| 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 | $250.29 | 11.456% | $278.9632 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.38 | 5.441% | $51.0124 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.68 | 4.706% | $191.2769 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.96 | 12.475% | $120.3033 | $120.30 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.52 | 12.584% | $15.2214 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.43 | 7.617% | $138.2125 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.50 | 4.800% | $236.324 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.76 | $1,031.3137 | $1,031.30 | $1,031.25 | $1,031.30 | |