| 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 | $250.84 | 11.614% | $279.9726 | $279.97 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.31 | 4.870% | $195.3833 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.51 | 11.166% | $110.6213 | $110.62 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.49 | 11.568% | $204.7161 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.29 | 12.782% | $248.4475 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.91 | 5.799% | $31.6445 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.83 | 6.739% | $128.9727 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.18 | $1,199.7580 | $1,199.75 | $1,199.70 | $1,199.70 | |