| 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 | $248.61 | 12.798% | $280.4271 | $280.43 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.31 | 11.150% | $24.7976 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.64 | 11.329% | $110.9282 | $110.93 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.75 | 6.277% | $195.284 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.96 | 6.232% | $216.6708 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.66 | 4.591% | $17.4249 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.91 | 4.254% | $32.2249 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.84 | $877.7575 | $877.75 | $877.75 | $877.70 | |