| 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 | $245.99 | 13.703% | $279.698 | $279.70 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.41 | 6.633% | $172.1163 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.64 | 10.481% | $251.4989 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.60 | 3.468% | $8.8982 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.38 | 13.315% | $200.9981 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.48 | 4.673% | $176.3531 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.31 | 12.150% | $171.9372 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.81 | $1,261.4998 | $1,261.51 | $1,261.50 | $1,261.50 | |