| 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 | $250.73 | 11.453% | $279.4461 | $279.45 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.95 | 9.116% | $87.2382 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.95 | 3.633% | $221.7228 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.61 | 13.861% | $165.793 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.28 | 10.626% | $73.3229 | $73.32 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.56 | 11.643% | $159.1583 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.38 | 9.683% | $155.0698 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.46 | $1,141.7511 | $1,141.75 | $1,141.70 | $1,141.70 | |