| 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 | $250.67 | 11.594% | $279.7327 | $279.73 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.92 | 11.464% | $180.4825 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.69 | 7.159% | $150.762 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.41 | 8.470% | $220.6388 | $220.64 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.77 | 12.635% | $131.5239 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.26 | 7.441% | $193.6731 | $193.67 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.78 | 3.599% | $38.1037 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.50 | $1,194.9167 | $1,194.90 | $1,194.90 | $1,194.90 | |