| 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 | $248.71 | 12.174% | $278.988 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.38 | 6.599% | $172.0295 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.62 | 10.740% | $259.8182 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.76 | 7.260% | $34.0658 | $34.07 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.48 | 10.466% | $247.9741 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.88 | 6.377% | $149.8639 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.54 | 6.213% | $96.1653 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.37 | $1,238.9048 | $1,238.91 | $1,238.85 | $1,239.00 | |