| 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 | $248.90 | 12.838% | $280.8538 | $280.85 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.97 | 3.573% | $17.5763 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.87 | 6.187% | $133.6576 | $133.66 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.93 | 12.398% | $112.3193 | $112.32 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.29 | 6.615% | $164.4963 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.93 | 8.716% | $54.2819 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.73 | 4.733% | $192.4259 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.62 | $955.6111 | $955.62 | $955.65 | $955.70 | |