| 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 | $236.51 | 7.487% | $254.2175 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.66 | 13.224% | $280.4106 | $280.41 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.67 | 9.856% | $79.8324 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.30 | 10.520% | $103.1152 | $103.12 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.40 | 4.260% | $226.6612 | $226.66 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.92 | 4.517% | $262.2541 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.33 | 9.715% | $69.4825 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.79 | $1,275.9735 | $1,275.97 | $1,275.95 | $1,276.00 | |