| 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 | $250.60 | 11.741% | $280.0229 | $280.02 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.79 | 13.157% | $32.5779 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.27 | 8.324% | $117.2824 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.43 | 11.191% | $189.5028 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.68 | 8.736% | $106.2133 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.55 | 7.220% | $218.2463 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.30 | 6.706% | $256.4145 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.62 | $1,200.2601 | $1,200.25 | $1,200.25 | $1,200.20 | |