| 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 | $246.68 | 13.269% | $279.412 | $279.41 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.73 | 6.226% | $179.2351 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.87 | 8.382% | $202.5334 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.93 | 12.468% | $195.6156 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.87 | 13.539% | $194.0041 | $194.00 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.70 | 13.340% | $59.7302 | $59.73 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.96 | 9.858% | $143.87 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.74 | $1,254.4004 | $1,254.40 | $1,254.40 | $1,254.30 | |