| 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 | $248.31 | 12.500% | $279.3488 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.86 | 5.562% | $184.5857 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.87 | 11.572% | $209.6103 | $209.61 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.79 | 3.241% | $57.5982 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.87 | 7.116% | $126.2576 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.98 | 11.665% | $245.6407 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.33 | 8.761% | $154.7995 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.01 | $1,257.8408 | $1,257.85 | $1,257.85 | $1,257.80 | |