| 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 | $247.84 | 13.323% | $280.8597 | $280.86 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.45 | 10.561% | $273.5832 | $273.58 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.98 | 4.232% | $79.1955 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.86 | 13.484% | $164.3929 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.44 | 11.195% | $49.4151 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.65 | 3.657% | $115.733 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.35 | 11.159% | $208.2564 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.57 | $1,171.4358 | $1,171.44 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.50 | |