| 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 | $250.95 | 11.486% | $279.7741 | $279.77 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.34 | 9.333% | $50.6649 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.36 | 3.688% | $161.0897 | $161.09 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.40 | 12.379% | $103.8382 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.74 | 4.785% | $209.2976 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.63 | 13.513% | $237.9573 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.48 | 5.561% | $55.3984 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.90 | $1,098.0202 | $1,098.02 | $1,098.00 | $1,098.10 | |