| 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 | $246.64 | 13.476% | $279.8772 | $279.88 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.50 | 7.640% | $261.027 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.89 | 9.844% | $262.4063 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.32 | 5.582% | $56.2963 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.35 | 5.704% | $106.074 | $106.07 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.91 | 3.669% | $230.0519 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.75 | 6.651% | $122.382 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.36 | $1,318.1147 | $1,318.12 | $1,318.15 | $1,318.20 | |