| 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 | $249.53 | 11.872% | $279.1542 | $279.15 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.98 | 5.730% | $265.3612 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.84 | 7.164% | $152.0014 | $152.00 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.65 | 7.783% | $210.8774 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.72 | 9.700% | $198.2498 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.94 | 13.738% | $46.5643 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.87 | 9.387% | $193.4728 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.53 | $1,345.6811 | $1,345.67 | $1,345.65 | $1,345.80 | |