| 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 | $249.85 | 11.807% | $279.3498 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.62 | 3.670% | $218.3498 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.80 | 13.122% | $276.9227 | $276.92 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.79 | 10.600% | $196.6357 | $196.64 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.90 | 9.149% | $28.2696 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.57 | 7.812% | $96.5672 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.55 | 11.849% | $244.446 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.08 | $1,340.5408 | $1,340.55 | $1,340.50 | $1,340.40 | |