| 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 | $249.66 | 11.823% | $279.1773 | $279.18 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.43 | 8.586% | $48.2448 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.67 | 13.233% | $251.0036 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.70 | 11.788% | $175.1718 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.61 | 11.224% | $82.9842 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.31 | 11.831% | $174.803 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.60 | 7.575% | $111.4477 | $111.45 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.98 | $1,122.8324 | $1,122.82 | $1,122.85 | $1,122.80 | |