| 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 | $248.95 | 12.268% | $279.4912 | $279.49 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.48 | 8.334% | $28.6868 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.27 | 5.315% | $78.2175 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.53 | 6.209% | $77.0334 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.43 | 12.159% | $59.9266 | $59.93 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.74 | 10.450% | $255.9568 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.39 | 3.281% | $49.9777 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.79 | $829.2900 | $829.30 | $829.35 | $829.30 | |