| 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 | $198.66 | 9.580% | $217.6916 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.79 | 10.470% | $167.6824 | $167.68 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.67 | 9.353% | $248.964 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.42 | 11.630% | $278.4275 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.74 | 12.232% | $28.8885 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.86 | 7.750% | $61.2667 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.97 | 10.529% | $276.2893 | $276.29 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.11 | $1,279.2100 | $1,279.21 | $1,279.25 | $1,279.30 | |