| 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 | $248.54 | 12.657% | $279.9977 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.63 | 5.761% | $34.5098 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.45 | 9.540% | $151.6581 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.66 | 8.405% | $231.6181 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.73 | 12.427% | $50.2886 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.53 | 4.178% | $93.2706 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.57 | 3.490% | $154.79 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.11 | $996.1329 | $996.14 | $996.10 | $996.20 | |