| 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 | $250.45 | 11.673% | $279.685 | $279.69 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.64 | 3.378% | $226.0257 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.25 | 13.644% | $279.8484 | $279.85 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.30 | 4.301% | $60.8075 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.91 | 11.561% | $13.2869 | $13.29 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.69 | 9.224% | $76.1182 | $76.12 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.92 | 6.771% | $61.8418 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.16 | $997.6135 | $997.63 | $997.65 | $997.50 | |