| 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 | $250.75 | 11.405% | $279.348 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.25 | 9.108% | $52.6446 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.92 | 3.795% | $106.8258 | $106.83 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.75 | 9.692% | $132.4531 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.82 | 4.537% | $166.0257 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.98 | 11.187% | $234.5823 | $234.58 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.25 | 6.837% | $70.7795 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.72 | $1,042.6590 | $1,042.66 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.60 | |