| 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 | $250.41 | 11.715% | $279.7455 | $279.75 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.81 | 7.159% | $55.5191 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.41 | 4.381% | $176.8319 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.44 | 6.284% | $143.951 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.32 | 9.172% | $259.087 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.54 | 10.792% | $218.8585 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.84 | 3.456% | $72.2537 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.77 | $1,206.2467 | $1,206.25 | $1,206.25 | $1,206.30 | |