| 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 | $249.88 | 12.320% | $280.6652 | $280.67 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.67 | 9.681% | $168.5468 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.35 | 6.729% | $108.1698 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.50 | 4.434% | $152.9958 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.58 | 4.346% | $179.0369 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.28 | 8.201% | $36.0093 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.33 | 8.706% | $255.8178 | $255.82 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.59 | $1,181.2416 | $1,181.26 | $1,181.20 | $1,181.20 | |