| 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 | $248.94 | 12.570% | $280.2318 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.93 | 9.130% | $17.3844 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.95 | 3.671% | $137.8306 | $137.83 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.83 | 3.667% | $22.6305 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.79 | 4.415% | $248.2884 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.27 | 7.395% | $215.08 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.87 | 6.251% | $238.9266 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.58 | $1,160.3723 | $1,160.37 | $1,160.50 | $1,160.30 | |