| 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 | $248.57 | 12.827% | $280.4541 | $280.45 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.84 | 4.802% | $75.2898 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.99 | 5.713% | $230.4438 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.36 | 12.666% | $105.185 | $105.19 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.38 | 3.312% | $39.6511 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.84 | 9.132% | $103.5008 | $103.50 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.86 | 5.214% | $60.8768 | $60.88 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.84 | $895.4014 | $895.40 | $895.45 | $895.50 | |