| 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 | $250.50 | 11.683% | $279.7659 | $279.77 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.44 | 11.504% | $246.9145 | $246.91 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.25 | 12.203% | $94.531 | $94.53 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.41 | 4.473% | $49.5306 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.53 | 13.102% | $276.5683 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.38 | 9.268% | $158.8538 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.44 | 4.405% | $65.1905 | $65.19 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.95 | $1,171.3546 | $1,171.35 | $1,171.35 | $1,171.40 | |