| 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 | $249.99 | 12.145% | $280.3513 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.67 | 9.846% | $259.9725 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.44 | 6.665% | $216.9993 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.41 | 5.194% | $199.248 | $199.25 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.71 | 5.476% | $14.4608 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.51 | 6.353% | $265.3614 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.26 | 5.527% | $150.1227 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.99 | $1,386.5160 | $1,386.51 | $1,386.45 | $1,386.60 | |