| 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 | $249.82 | 11.843% | $279.4062 | $279.41 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.36 | 12.827% | $21.8433 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.94 | 9.363% | $158.5107 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.96 | 7.128% | $137.081 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.63 | 10.724% | $6.2338 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.82 | 13.112% | $273.5274 | $273.53 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.58 | 9.266% | $112.0851 | $112.09 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.11 | $988.6875 | $988.69 | $988.75 | $988.60 | |