| 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 | $248.54 | 12.549% | $279.7293 | $279.73 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.57 | 5.160% | $243.519 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.90 | 6.300% | $182.7297 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.48 | 4.749% | $12.0252 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.79 | 10.542% | $76.0418 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.77 | 3.311% | $161.9607 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.37 | 9.591% | $19.036 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.42 | $975.0417 | $975.05 | $975.10 | $974.90 | |