| 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 | $247.92 | 12.560% | $279.0588 | $279.06 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.97 | 12.169% | $186.1669 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.41 | 9.493% | $34.3918 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.80 | 7.112% | $79.0487 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.54 | 6.571% | $83.7009 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.66 | 6.737% | $43.3993 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.73 | 6.655% | $215.1551 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.03 | $920.9215 | $920.93 | $920.90 | $921.00 | |