| 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 | $247.59 | 12.700% | $279.0339 | $279.03 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.80 | 6.149% | $177.0565 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.99 | 6.460% | $260.8164 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.35 | 13.610% | $41.2972 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.94 | 5.850% | $219.046 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.63 | 5.265% | $164.8766 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.97 | 11.851% | $238.2091 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.27 | $1,380.3357 | $1,380.35 | $1,380.35 | $1,380.30 | |