| 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 | $249.38 | 12.456% | $280.4428 | $280.44 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.31 | 12.711% | $212.2461 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.58 | 4.316% | $51.7199 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.94 | 6.729% | $229.4033 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.31 | 4.790% | $194.1863 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.85 | 13.220% | $123.24 | $123.24 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.33 | 13.481% | $49.1713 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.70 | $1,140.4097 | $1,140.41 | $1,140.40 | $1,140.30 | |