| 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 | $248.89 | 12.833% | $280.8301 | $280.83 | $280.85 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.64 | 11.146% | $117.4146 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.68 | 6.438% | $157.1876 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.52 | 9.752% | $19.2286 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.52 | 9.737% | $48.8549 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.52 | 12.385% | $84.8732 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.31 | 8.566% | $265.2376 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.08 | $973.6266 | $973.62 | $973.65 | $973.60 | |