| 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 | $249.45 | 12.589% | $280.8533 | $280.85 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.41 | 9.153% | $16.8205 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.72 | 8.439% | $23.553 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.88 | 12.253% | $29.0511 | $29.05 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.64 | 4.691% | $157.7065 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.97 | 11.435% | $276.3254 | $276.33 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.64 | 10.666% | $168.9206 | $168.92 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.71 | $953.2304 | $953.23 | $953.20 | $953.30 | |