| 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 | $246.79 | 13.598% | $280.3485 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.32 | 5.218% | $78.198 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.53 | 4.791% | $262.5329 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.39 | 4.691% | $179.4299 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.72 | 8.469% | $262.1913 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.35 | 4.869% | $49.6555 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.93 | 5.152% | $199.7152 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.03 | $1,312.0713 | $1,312.08 | $1,312.10 | $1,312.00 | |