| 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 | $250.62 | 11.457% | $279.3335 | $279.33 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.76 | 11.822% | $116.0265 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.53 | 13.449% | $228.6338 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.76 | 5.513% | $188.615 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.99 | 3.282% | $122.8953 | $122.90 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.77 | 7.446% | $220.0172 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.39 | 8.453% | $144.6655 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.82 | $1,300.1868 | $1,300.20 | $1,300.20 | $1,300.10 | |