| 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 | $248.78 | 12.380% | $279.579 | $279.58 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.48 | 4.761% | $6.7885 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.79 | 13.145% | $185.3202 | $185.32 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.73 | 10.399% | $175.2363 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.46 | 10.119% | $152.4708 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.79 | 7.310% | $151.0817 | $151.08 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.48 | 6.620% | $234.0096 | $234.01 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.51 | $1,184.4861 | $1,184.49 | $1,184.50 | $1,184.50 | |