| 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 | $250.75 | 11.836% | $280.4288 | $280.43 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.32 | 8.461% | $12.2778 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.83 | 8.229% | $182.723 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.41 | 12.624% | $133.3581 | $133.36 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.85 | 11.409% | $88.9601 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.27 | 4.646% | $36.9086 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.56 | 9.562% | $57.5858 | $57.59 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.99 | $792.2422 | $792.25 | $792.25 | $792.30 | |