| 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 | $249.44 | 11.648% | $278.4948 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.92 | 13.179% | $21.4135 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.67 | 11.828% | $237.8246 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.43 | 7.724% | $70.4838 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.44 | 5.121% | $124.5053 | $124.51 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.99 | 10.557% | $155.8743 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.69 | 13.548% | $97.2993 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.58 | $985.8956 | $985.88 | $985.85 | $985.90 | |