| 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 | $220.68 | 12.382% | $248.0046 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.85 | 6.728% | $260.2562 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.68 | 9.553% | $203.418 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.43 | 13.647% | $220.9639 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.92 | 5.245% | $13.5977 | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.76 | 13.124% | $84.5715 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.87 | 4.786% | $248.2066 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.19 | $1,279.0185 | $1,279.02 | $1,278.95 | $1,279.10 | |