| 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 | $250.38 | 11.733% | $279.7571 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.74 | 11.430% | $274.9424 | $274.94 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.61 | 6.181% | $72.8508 | $72.85 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.89 | 3.697% | $249.7957 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.81 | 6.635% | $24.3234 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.45 | 9.864% | $203.7428 | $203.74 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.87 | 8.409% | $144.043 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.75 | $1,249.4552 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.40 | |