| 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 | $250.36 | 11.574% | $279.3367 | $279.34 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.80 | 13.399% | $166.4697 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.67 | 7.744% | $166.6476 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.25 | 3.611% | $80.0395 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.71 | 13.583% | $131.4269 | $131.43 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.87 | 9.689% | $231.3012 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.44 | 3.257% | $69.6365 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.10 | $1,124.8581 | $1,124.87 | $1,124.90 | $1,124.70 | |