| 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 | $250.28 | 11.458% | $278.9571 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.42 | 11.589% | $216.9513 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.75 | 8.596% | $131.1297 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.72 | 8.441% | $250.1951 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.37 | 5.359% | $24.6224 | $24.62 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.43 | 11.497% | $132.0459 | $132.05 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.67 | 6.534% | $79.5489 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.64 | $1,113.4504 | $1,113.46 | $1,113.45 | $1,113.40 | |