| 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 | $248.85 | 12.834% | $280.7874 | $280.79 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.29 | 4.661% | $82.9857 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.37 | 7.429% | $69.152 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.52 | 3.155% | $156.3005 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.70 | 11.272% | $232.2247 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.63 | 7.845% | $127.9365 | $127.94 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.89 | 7.305% | $46.0231 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.25 | $995.4099 | $995.41 | $995.40 | $995.40 | |