| 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 | $250.46 | 11.630% | $279.5885 | $279.59 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.89 | 5.274% | $132.5294 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.85 | 10.843% | $259.2064 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.75 | 3.493% | $233.6354 | $233.64 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.81 | 9.495% | $187.0284 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.98 | 6.391% | $96.7945 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.92 | 7.575% | $83.8224 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.66 | $1,272.6050 | $1,272.61 | $1,272.65 | $1,272.50 | |