| 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 | $250.89 | 11.368% | $279.4112 | $279.41 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.88 | 7.285% | $50.2952 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.96 | 13.522% | $186.1307 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.75 | 8.572% | $56.186 | $56.19 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.31 | 12.539% | $46.4899 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.78 | 3.249% | $194.9135 | $194.91 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.70 | 10.833% | $153.7254 | $153.73 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.27 | $967.1519 | $967.16 | $967.20 | $967.10 | |