| 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 | $245.86 | 13.820% | $279.8379 | $279.84 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.37 | 12.220% | $229.344 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.40 | 11.753% | $170.3116 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.27 | 6.856% | $184.0808 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.37 | 12.502% | $36.4169 | $36.42 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.88 | 9.159% | $24.9756 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.53 | 10.106% | $163.5404 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.68 | $1,088.5072 | $1,088.51 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.40 | |