| 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 | $250.47 | 11.418% | $279.0687 | $279.07 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.53 | 6.756% | $247.1722 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.81 | 9.620% | $247.5329 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.72 | 6.364% | $258.1667 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.85 | 8.148% | $85.2747 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.78 | 7.696% | $121.4595 | $121.46 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.98 | 5.156% | $55.7116 | $55.71 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.14 | $1,294.3863 | $1,294.38 | $1,294.30 | $1,294.50 | |