| 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 | $247.88 | 12.601% | $279.1154 | $279.12 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.62 | 13.168% | $208.9308 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.41 | 8.701% | $175.4543 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.62 | 12.370% | $158.0147 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.50 | 13.151% | $148.7936 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.74 | 7.273% | $35.1212 | $35.12 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.83 | 8.375% | $44.2495 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.60 | $1,049.6795 | $1,049.67 | $1,049.65 | $1,049.60 | |