| 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 | $250.87 | 11.485% | $279.6824 | $279.68 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.30 | 13.288% | $262.0351 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.71 | 7.720% | $221.5908 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.40 | 4.697% | $203.531 | $203.53 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.43 | 4.706% | $74.7915 | $74.79 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.31 | 12.309% | $83.4568 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.28 | 13.854% | $169.9613 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.30 | $1,295.0489 | $1,295.05 | $1,295.10 | $1,295.10 | |