| 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 | $247.49 | 13.296% | $280.3963 | $280.40 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.41 | 13.783% | $203.0003 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.30 | 6.160% | $133.0185 | $133.02 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.49 | 5.131% | $209.7258 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.93 | 11.779% | $17.8064 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.81 | 5.533% | $46.234 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.96 | 11.105% | $243.2755 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.39 | $1,133.4568 | $1,133.47 | $1,133.50 | $1,133.40 | |