| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $249.25 | 11.754% | $278.5468 | $278.55 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.37 | 8.528% | $263.0393 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.68 | 7.563% | $19.0171 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.96 | 12.559% | $265.5942 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.41 | 4.645% | $236.9267 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.50 | 5.634% | $14.2606 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.80 | 13.596% | $173.5747 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.97 | $1,250.9594 | $1,250.96 | $1,250.95 | $1,250.90 | |