| 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 | $247.61 | 12.828% | $279.3734 | $279.37 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.30 | 7.812% | $56.3857 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.56 | 7.145% | $195.6039 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.25 | 13.368% | $199.8111 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.67 | 5.528% | $213.8736 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.94 | 10.709% | $34.2534 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.27 | 9.368% | $220.125 | $220.13 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.60 | $1,199.4261 | $1,199.42 | $1,199.40 | $1,199.50 | |