| 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 | $249.51 | 12.275% | $280.1374 | $280.14 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.92 | 6.505% | $260.852 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.52 | 12.517% | $261.6245 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.90 | 6.337% | $100.9138 | $100.91 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.75 | 12.363% | $279.503 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.91 | 7.313% | $173.7505 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.32 | 4.207% | $68.068 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.83 | $1,424.8492 | $1,424.84 | $1,424.80 | $1,424.90 | |