| 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 | $250.85 | 11.608% | $279.9687 | $279.97 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.30 | 11.395% | $138.464 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.29 | 6.525% | $176.0752 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.85 | 13.521% | $242.7647 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.65 | 3.405% | $187.8352 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.89 | 9.487% | $235.2766 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.64 | 12.834% | $153.048 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.47 | $1,413.4324 | $1,413.44 | $1,413.45 | $1,413.50 | |