| 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 | $248.48 | 12.800% | $280.2854 | $280.29 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.95 | 12.752% | $108.1855 | $108.19 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.58 | 8.748% | $182.2399 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.36 | 6.577% | $178.3673 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.43 | 6.574% | $170.9767 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.29 | 13.447% | $95.6245 | $95.62 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.98 | 7.229% | $258.4004 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.07 | $1,274.0797 | $1,274.09 | $1,274.10 | $1,274.10 | |