| 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 | $250.50 | 11.499% | $279.305 | $279.31 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.80 | 8.556% | $248.3761 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.87 | 11.409% | $44.4188 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.36 | 11.127% | $134.8637 | $134.86 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.67 | 9.813% | $158.8665 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.63 | 9.827% | $180.8082 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.31 | 13.846% | $278.1372 | $278.14 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.14 | $1,324.7755 | $1,324.79 | $1,324.75 | $1,324.80 | |