| 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 | $247.42 | 13.390% | $280.5495 | $280.55 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.30 | 7.578% | $56.2633 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.78 | 6.799% | $16.8529 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.97 | 4.572% | $70.0319 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.32 | 10.742% | $90.0554 | $90.06 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.72 | 8.217% | $166.3512 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.96 | 3.591% | $195.7456 | $195.75 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.47 | $875.8498 | $875.85 | $875.85 | $875.90 | |