| 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 | $250.97 | 11.382% | $279.5354 | $279.54 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.95 | 12.391% | $28.0416 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.70 | 9.247% | $31.3539 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.33 | 4.186% | $233.7205 | $233.72 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.90 | 8.439% | $80.1364 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.81 | 10.731% | $240.0759 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.39 | 11.703% | $25.0103 | $25.01 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.05 | $917.8740 | $917.88 | $917.90 | $917.80 | |