| 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 | $248.85 | 12.278% | $279.4038 | $279.40 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.71 | 9.814% | $20.5462 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.57 | 7.449% | $230.5533 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.41 | 6.595% | $75.0535 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.88 | 6.846% | $119.5393 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.48 | 11.441% | $244.5907 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.59 | 7.476% | $251.0532 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.49 | $1,220.7400 | $1,220.73 | $1,220.75 | $1,220.80 | |