| 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 | $249.48 | 13.492% | $283.1398 | $283.14 | $283.15 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.36 | 6.456% | $19.5453 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.83 | 9.666% | $84.2564 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.52 | 13.700% | $258.6902 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.30 | 12.695% | $258.4096 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.25 | 5.239% | $110.764 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.62 | 5.778% | $155.0917 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.36 | $1,169.8970 | $1,169.90 | $1,169.90 | $1,169.90 | |