| 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 | $247.98 | 12.303% | $278.489 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.53 | 6.487% | $61.262 | $61.26 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.97 | 13.412% | $80.4885 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.81 | 6.382% | $139.1583 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.40 | 11.264% | $168.4537 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.53 | 10.411% | $252.3223 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.43 | 7.319% | $17.6325 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.65 | $997.8063 | $997.80 | $997.80 | $997.90 | |