| 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 | $249.78 | 11.865% | $279.4164 | $279.42 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.63 | 5.220% | $137.4489 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.77 | 11.562% | $251.8735 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.77 | 4.636% | $17.5475 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.48 | 10.812% | $21.5862 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.41 | 10.667% | $53.5739 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.99 | 10.632% | $80.7503 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.83 | $842.1967 | $842.20 | $842.15 | $842.20 | |