| 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 | $250.74 | 11.374% | $279.2592 | $279.26 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.98 | 11.495% | $44.5757 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.48 | 13.602% | $259.5578 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.95 | 3.613% | $201.9935 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.37 | 5.285% | $200.4311 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.85 | 12.753% | $256.9077 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.93 | 5.366% | $115.8288 | $115.83 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.30 | $1,358.5538 | $1,358.56 | $1,358.60 | $1,358.60 | |