| 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 | $250.78 | 11.754% | $280.2567 | $280.26 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.58 | 5.542% | $262.3563 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.30 | 13.446% | $239.7114 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.87 | 5.728% | $55.8984 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.42 | 13.459% | $275.0473 | $275.05 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.57 | 11.804% | $83.3722 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.74 | 12.735% | $230.8136 | $230.81 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.26 | $1,427.4559 | $1,427.46 | $1,427.40 | $1,427.50 | |