| 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 | $247.80 | 12.744% | $279.3796 | $279.38 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.57 | 7.283% | $234.4885 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.61 | 4.237% | $194.5167 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.48 | 9.637% | $125.5124 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.77 | 12.810% | $256.9473 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.26 | 12.827% | $225.9474 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.35 | 10.225% | $230.756 | $230.76 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,404.84 | $1,547.5479 | $1,547.56 | $1,547.55 | $1,547.50 | |