| 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 | $248.76 | 11.522% | $277.4221 | $277.42 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.35 | 6.117% | $20.5336 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.90 | 5.474% | $131.737 | $131.74 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.27 | 13.425% | $256.6467 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.91 | 6.686% | $158.8661 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.30 | 6.648% | $117.6327 | $117.63 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.80 | 6.840% | $50.0011 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.29 | $1,012.8393 | $1,012.84 | $1,012.85 | $1,012.70 | |