| 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 | $246.89 | 13.107% | $279.2499 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.88 | 5.413% | $143.2352 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.28 | 6.353% | $254.4815 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.54 | 3.649% | $94.8803 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.36 | 13.309% | $47.9977 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.41 | 8.791% | $67.8965 | $67.90 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.49 | 9.782% | $258.5256 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.85 | $1,146.2667 | $1,146.28 | $1,146.35 | $1,146.20 | |