| 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 | $247.54 | 12.701% | $278.9801 | $278.98 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.65 | 6.373% | $196.4177 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.51 | 10.855% | $124.723 | $124.72 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.56 | 11.201% | $138.512 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.78 | 9.393% | $189.0092 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.41 | 3.565% | $215.8398 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.48 | 3.779% | $217.3962 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.93 | $1,360.8780 | $1,360.88 | $1,360.85 | $1,360.80 | |