| 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 | $249.72 | 11.338% | $278.0333 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.77 | 13.467% | $130.2261 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.44 | 4.513% | $116.4693 | $116.47 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.64 | 5.616% | $158.0438 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.83 | 5.188% | $240.7017 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.40 | 6.862% | $70.9564 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.46 | 10.480% | $115.4074 | $115.41 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.26 | $1,109.8380 | $1,109.84 | $1,109.85 | $1,109.80 | |