| 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 | $221.37 | 12.469% | $248.9726 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.25 | 8.750% | $78.5719 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.55 | 13.840% | $256.7661 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.72 | 10.594% | $122.4497 | $122.45 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.37 | 6.192% | $112.9564 | $112.96 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.48 | 11.268% | $254.2251 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.79 | 4.495% | $205.6357 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.53 | $1,279.5775 | $1,279.59 | $1,279.55 | $1,279.60 | |