| 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 | $250.76 | 11.366% | $279.2614 | $279.26 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.82 | 12.558% | $264.3087 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.43 | 7.519% | $187.5454 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.64 | 10.720% | $206.6478 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.58 | 5.663% | $6.9526 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.30 | 13.789% | $57.2359 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.57 | 5.136% | $214.0254 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.10 | $1,215.9772 | $1,215.99 | $1,216.00 | $1,215.90 | |