| 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 | $249.50 | 12.190% | $279.9141 | $279.91 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.28 | 6.285% | $229.8732 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.59 | 9.626% | $190.2998 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.69 | 13.352% | $215.0174 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.97 | 4.704% | $129.8015 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.49 | 9.743% | $57.6041 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.98 | 13.365% | $207.4353 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.50 | $1,309.9454 | $1,309.94 | $1,309.90 | $1,309.90 | |