| 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 | $248.87 | 13.863% | $283.3708 | $283.37 | $283.35 | $283.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.32 | 6.810% | $139.1948 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.59 | 6.778% | $28.3923 | $28.39 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.77 | 3.379% | $250.9732 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.47 | 9.452% | $169.0705 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.67 | 11.440% | $276.0034 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.83 | 7.778% | $249.8617 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.52 | $1,396.8667 | $1,396.85 | $1,396.80 | $1,397.00 | |