| 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 | $249.26 | 12.131% | $279.4977 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.91 | 3.768% | $256.2136 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.25 | 13.531% | $83.1615 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.63 | 8.686% | $190.8852 | $190.89 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.70 | 3.708% | $196.7341 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.98 | 6.750% | $141.9562 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.57 | 6.803% | $240.9155 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,293.30 | $1,389.3638 | $1,389.37 | $1,389.35 | $1,389.40 | |