| 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 | $246.45 | 13.529% | $279.7922 | $279.79 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.48 | 12.366% | $158.9754 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.77 | 9.609% | $220.062 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.95 | 12.640% | $26.9773 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.76 | 10.301% | $124.3754 | $124.38 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.28 | 7.293% | $209.5218 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.48 | 7.872% | $94.3664 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.17 | $1,114.0705 | $1,114.08 | $1,114.10 | $1,114.20 | |