| 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 | $225.80 | 13.109% | $255.4001 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.48 | 13.286% | $249.773 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.47 | 9.408% | $172.2848 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.87 | 9.133% | $147.1877 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.38 | 12.720% | $264.1931 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.30 | 7.163% | $53.903 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.95 | 5.744% | $135.2994 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.25 | $1,278.0411 | $1,278.03 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.10 | |