| 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 | $246.67 | 13.208% | $279.2502 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.94 | 3.493% | $250.391 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.31 | 4.193% | $30.539 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.39 | 3.405% | $158.6129 | $158.61 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.31 | 5.430% | $18.2499 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.26 | 10.819% | $262.9292 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.96 | 10.298% | $173.1237 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.84 | $1,173.0959 | $1,173.09 | $1,173.10 | $1,173.00 | |