| 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 | $250.39 | 11.644% | $279.5454 | $279.55 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.43 | 9.208% | $120.5984 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.60 | 9.837% | $120.3814 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.70 | 9.431% | $51.1043 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.51 | 6.863% | $205.722 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.50 | 11.482% | $277.0328 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.54 | 5.378% | $230.2931 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.67 | $1,284.6774 | $1,284.67 | $1,284.70 | $1,284.60 | |