| 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 | $250.70 | 11.390% | $279.2547 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.43 | 11.301% | $154.074 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.80 | 3.284% | $129.9313 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.67 | 5.608% | $17.6049 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.34 | 11.798% | $55.1611 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.59 | 8.460% | $100.4231 | $100.42 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.30 | 12.313% | $254.1643 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.83 | $990.6134 | $990.59 | $990.55 | $990.70 | |