| 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 | $249.39 | 12.589% | $280.7857 | $280.79 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.93 | 8.142% | $170.7887 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.60 | 11.816% | $15.207 | $15.21 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.80 | 12.648% | $187.8969 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.48 | 9.850% | $8.2168 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.93 | 11.408% | $114.6723 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.97 | 12.523% | $240.7655 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.10 | $1,018.3329 | $1,018.35 | $1,018.30 | $1,018.40 | |