| 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 | $247.55 | 12.800% | $279.2364 | $279.24 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.51 | 12.550% | $16.331 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.58 | 8.775% | $21.2981 | $21.30 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.84 | 12.507% | $275.4621 | $275.46 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.98 | 5.257% | $263.1214 | $263.12 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.42 | 9.135% | $167.4349 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.56 | 10.532% | $121.0989 | $121.10 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.44 | $1,143.9828 | $1,143.98 | $1,144.00 | $1,143.90 | |