| 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 | $250.99 | 11.713% | $280.3885 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.55 | 9.520% | $15.9352 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.29 | 5.288% | $35.0504 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.40 | 10.826% | $164.4658 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.28 | 10.725% | $112.1423 | $112.14 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.75 | 12.201% | $19.9157 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.26 | 8.702% | $83.9832 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.52 | $711.8811 | $711.89 | $711.90 | $711.90 | |