| 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 | $249.41 | 12.625% | $280.898 | $280.90 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.49 | 8.730% | $261.4848 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 6.766% | $39.1297 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.72 | 13.817% | $29.2737 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.73 | 12.870% | $159.9707 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.63 | 11.808% | $276.8702 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.55 | 11.160% | $159.5702 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.18 | $1,207.1973 | $1,207.19 | $1,207.15 | $1,207.30 | |