| 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 | $249.83 | 12.434% | $280.8939 | $280.89 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.64 | 3.317% | $6.8602 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.77 | 6.109% | $82.521 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.49 | 9.794% | $79.5897 | $79.59 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.79 | 6.136% | $154.7357 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.50 | 5.490% | $245.2643 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.76 | 9.817% | $268.7881 | $268.79 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.78 | $1,118.6529 | $1,118.65 | $1,118.65 | $1,118.70 | |