| 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 | $247.79 | 11.144% | $275.4037 | $275.40 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.80 | 6.272% | $83.7423 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.56 | 4.300% | $187.2811 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.32 | 8.759% | $198.2894 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.51 | 12.249% | $271.0926 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.60 | 13.614% | $113.1595 | $113.16 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.71 | 7.154% | $235.4281 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.29 | $1,364.3967 | $1,364.39 | $1,364.45 | $1,364.40 | |