| 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 | $250.98 | 11.731% | $280.4225 | $280.42 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.45 | 12.549% | $119.8084 | $119.81 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.49 | 6.689% | $246.9744 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.75 | 7.212% | $19.0301 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.32 | 8.517% | $258.6177 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.77 | 11.643% | $52.2154 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.27 | 3.288% | $201.6905 | $201.69 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.03 | $1,178.7590 | $1,178.76 | $1,178.70 | $1,178.70 | |