| 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 | $249.95 | 11.344% | $278.3043 | $278.30 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.26 | 10.137% | $189.722 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.82 | 10.351% | $126.705 | $126.71 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.39 | 8.118% | $133.4068 | $133.41 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.74 | 9.108% | $237.5718 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.56 | 6.229% | $156.7515 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.26 | 10.693% | $252.6678 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.98 | $1,375.1292 | $1,375.13 | $1,375.05 | $1,375.20 | |