| 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 | $240.82 | 6.780% | $257.1476 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.80 | 9.283% | $79.558 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.86 | 13.585% | $191.7996 | $191.80 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.98 | 10.209% | $225.9064 | $225.91 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.88 | 5.612% | $212.1534 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.49 | 5.596% | $42.7558 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.62 | 8.298% | $271.4164 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.45 | $1,280.7372 | $1,280.75 | $1,280.70 | $1,280.80 | |