| 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 | $246.73 | 13.598% | $280.2803 | $280.28 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.78 | 10.444% | $6.3837 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.26 | 13.734% | $227.7637 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.43 | 5.830% | $164.4916 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.70 | 6.829% | $79.8013 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.76 | 4.527% | $152.3586 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.88 | 8.562% | $148.5997 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.54 | $1,059.6789 | $1,059.67 | $1,059.70 | $1,059.80 | |