| 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 | $250.63 | 11.844% | $280.3146 | $280.31 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.53 | 13.334% | $264.6689 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.94 | 7.543% | $234.3792 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.42 | 13.243% | $36.7134 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.48 | 11.203% | $37.2308 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.73 | 4.452% | $107.3035 | $107.30 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.62 | 7.872% | $170.0278 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.35 | $1,130.6382 | $1,130.63 | $1,130.65 | $1,130.60 | |