| 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 | $247.70 | 13.198% | $280.3914 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.42 | 4.731% | $32.9065 | $32.91 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.81 | 7.443% | $79.3037 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.54 | 12.554% | $144.6769 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.41 | 7.273% | $237.5131 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.69 | 7.102% | $211.7299 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.90 | 11.116% | $228.7878 | $228.79 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.47 | $1,215.3093 | $1,215.31 | $1,215.35 | $1,215.30 | |