| 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 | $247.96 | 12.597% | $279.1955 | $279.20 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.73 | 10.831% | $270.1284 | $270.13 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.34 | 13.853% | $189.3831 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.62 | 5.191% | $253.1106 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.57 | 6.682% | $19.8108 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.60 | 3.409% | $231.2225 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.53 | 10.573% | $152.071 | $152.07 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.35 | $1,394.9219 | $1,394.92 | $1,394.90 | $1,394.90 | |