| 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 | $246.95 | 13.487% | $280.2561 | $280.26 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.72 | 12.716% | $97.7473 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.50 | 6.802% | $50.731 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.81 | 4.410% | $251.4297 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.85 | 5.104% | $146.9879 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.89 | 7.367% | $46.0497 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.92 | 3.771% | $78.7829 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.64 | $951.9846 | $951.99 | $952.05 | $951.90 | |