| 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 | $248.99 | 12.246% | $279.4813 | $279.48 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.83 | 12.609% | $218.27 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.55 | 11.592% | $278.4778 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.69 | 8.145% | $261.3757 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.33 | 4.430% | $31.6736 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.36 | 9.677% | $240.5875 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.67 | 5.365% | $144.0023 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,320.42 | $1,453.8682 | $1,453.87 | $1,453.90 | $1,454.00 | |