| 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 | $246.59 | 12.479% | $277.362 | $277.36 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.56 | 10.474% | $102.2547 | $102.25 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.69 | 5.729% | $22.9326 | $22.93 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.96 | 7.364% | $249.0415 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.43 | 13.528% | $19.7879 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.94 | 6.546% | $153.3623 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.62 | 6.282% | $159.0191 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.79 | $983.7601 | $983.75 | $983.75 | $983.80 | |