| 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 | $246.85 | 13.272% | $279.6119 | $279.61 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.64 | 6.337% | $31.5183 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.35 | 5.414% | $156.3817 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.58 | 7.542% | $16.755 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.89 | 9.245% | $252.2358 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.25 | 3.200% | $253.098 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.55 | 11.472% | $50.7755 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.11 | $1,040.3762 | $1,040.39 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.40 | |