| 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 | $250.72 | 11.605% | $279.8161 | $279.82 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.30 | 9.707% | $264.723 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.85 | 4.395% | $147.0404 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.65 | 13.439% | $156.1488 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.54 | 7.718% | $226.7895 | $226.79 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.49 | 6.499% | $145.3605 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.61 | 9.330% | $187.6212 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.16 | $1,407.4995 | $1,407.50 | $1,407.45 | $1,407.40 | |