| 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 | $248.57 | 12.504% | $279.6512 | $279.65 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.42 | 7.499% | $196.0997 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.84 | 13.146% | $43.9459 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.84 | 13.158% | $246.5034 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.80 | 5.332% | $85.1083 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.76 | 7.534% | $6.194 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.93 | 5.146% | $41.9848 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.16 | $899.4873 | $899.48 | $899.50 | $899.50 | |