| 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 | $227.78 | 9.690% | $249.8519 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.80 | 8.257% | $155.6736 | $155.67 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.68 | 12.613% | $155.0456 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.75 | 13.445% | $248.1609 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.47 | 9.279% | $173.1744 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.46 | 6.331% | $90.8705 | $90.87 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.70 | 4.249% | $206.1003 | $206.10 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.64 | $1,278.8772 | $1,278.87 | $1,278.80 | $1,279.00 | |