| 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 | $249.38 | 13.720% | $283.5949 | $283.59 | $283.60 | $283.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.28 | 7.544% | $23.9608 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.45 | 8.193% | $26.4532 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.91 | 3.845% | $187.866 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.28 | 10.402% | $238.7774 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.57 | 12.333% | $51.1901 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.29 | 10.568% | $236.9362 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.16 | $1,048.7786 | $1,048.78 | $1,048.80 | $1,048.90 | |