| 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 | $248.99 | 12.630% | $280.4374 | $280.44 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.83 | 7.387% | $74.9883 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.96 | 12.314% | $47.127 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.38 | 7.511% | $154.1493 | $154.15 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.46 | 11.141% | $256.1355 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.57 | 8.231% | $251.7128 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.80 | 9.274% | $93.7571 | $93.76 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.99 | $1,158.3074 | $1,158.32 | $1,158.35 | $1,158.20 | |