| 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 | $248.67 | 12.430% | $279.5797 | $279.58 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.50 | 6.124% | $86.4911 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.30 | 11.729% | $29.3847 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.52 | 9.529% | $159.3866 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.53 | 8.167% | $124.9653 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.93 | 3.305% | $222.0334 | $222.03 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.82 | 6.618% | $176.794 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.27 | $1,078.6348 | $1,078.63 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.70 | |