| 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 | $249.87 | 11.860% | $279.5046 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.51 | 9.286% | $230.058 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.89 | 7.515% | $65.4659 | $65.47 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.45 | 11.778% | $55.2742 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.55 | 13.165% | $92.2861 | $92.29 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.31 | 10.569% | $227.0092 | $227.01 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.68 | 10.498% | $40.5307 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.26 | $990.1287 | $990.13 | $990.10 | $990.20 | |