| 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 | $248.50 | 12.482% | $279.5178 | $279.52 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.90 | 8.856% | $190.3891 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.56 | 6.432% | $75.0984 | $75.10 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.34 | 12.512% | $237.7829 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.71 | 6.250% | $240.8794 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.70 | 8.701% | $206.2058 | $206.21 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.62 | 4.543% | $87.4189 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.33 | $1,317.2923 | $1,317.30 | $1,317.30 | $1,317.30 | |