| 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 | $250.72 | 11.589% | $279.7759 | $279.78 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.27 | 6.727% | $141.1678 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.36 | 10.285% | $9.2198 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.70 | 6.417% | $198.6805 | $198.68 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.85 | 13.486% | $138.2827 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.28 | 4.513% | $126.7534 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.29 | 11.204% | $70.381 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.47 | $964.2611 | $964.26 | $964.30 | $964.40 | |