| 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 | $250.95 | 11.391% | $279.5357 | $279.54 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.59 | 6.543% | $206.2566 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.47 | 8.798% | $65.7902 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.82 | 12.283% | $224.3639 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.47 | 9.454% | $51.9578 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.86 | 11.339% | $267.0577 | $267.06 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.86 | 4.437% | $40.5842 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.02 | $1,135.5461 | $1,135.55 | $1,135.55 | $1,135.70 | |