| 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 | $249.71 | 11.844% | $279.2857 | $279.29 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.67 | 7.542% | $166.3352 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.74 | 11.474% | $247.1824 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.68 | 3.347% | $130.92 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.91 | 11.633% | $186.3266 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.53 | 8.230% | $165.0832 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.75 | 12.260% | $175.9676 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.99 | $1,351.1007 | $1,351.11 | $1,351.15 | $1,351.10 | |