| 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 | $249.34 | 11.594% | $278.2485 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.28 | 5.810% | $50.027 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.26 | 8.420% | $153.1541 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.25 | 13.240% | $197.3207 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.59 | 12.584% | $16.426 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.84 | 8.838% | $178.3202 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.75 | 5.174% | $42.8584 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.31 | $916.3549 | $916.36 | $916.35 | $916.30 | |