| 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 | $249.80 | 5.719% | $264.0861 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.86 | 8.689% | $80.2777 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.89 | 13.711% | $229.5711 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.86 | 8.520% | $225.5697 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.49 | 11.212% | $174.0357 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.91 | 6.208% | $242.0587 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.62 | 5.291% | $64.8803 | $64.88 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.43 | $1,280.4793 | $1,280.49 | $1,280.50 | $1,280.60 | |