| 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 | $248.87 | 12.196% | $279.2222 | $279.22 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.97 | 11.720% | $46.8889 | $46.89 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.71 | 6.693% | $238.6829 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.60 | 5.467% | $9.0702 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.95 | 7.300% | $37.5014 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.82 | 12.557% | $246.2972 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.97 | 7.604% | $257.1413 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.89 | $1,114.8041 | $1,114.80 | $1,114.80 | $1,114.80 | |