| 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 | $250.85 | 11.429% | $279.5196 | $279.52 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.80 | 11.507% | $44.3798 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.85 | 9.651% | $265.1909 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.41 | 3.830% | $71.0301 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.38 | 8.426% | $158.714 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.54 | 7.360% | $258.2437 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.75 | 6.845% | $36.0602 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.58 | $1,113.1383 | $1,113.13 | $1,113.15 | $1,113.10 | |