| 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 | $247.70 | 12.617% | $278.9523 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.83 | 3.434% | $49.4725 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.49 | 4.616% | $41.3129 | $41.31 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.88 | 4.489% | $257.9624 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.30 | 7.133% | $92.4558 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.30 | 8.490% | $225.9847 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.68 | 12.155% | $96.0944 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.18 | $1,042.2350 | $1,042.22 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.40 | |