| 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 | $245.41 | 13.829% | $279.3477 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.40 | 13.561% | $201.4572 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.77 | 9.718% | $230.1554 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.46 | 8.194% | $106.5278 | $106.53 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.67 | 7.146% | $31.7902 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.36 | 8.852% | $265.9907 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.41 | 7.112% | $140.7559 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.48 | $1,256.0249 | $1,256.04 | $1,256.05 | $1,256.10 | |