| 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 | $249.80 | 12.250% | $280.4005 | $280.40 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.42 | 11.710% | $214.9524 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.56 | 6.816% | $166.163 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.28 | 13.470% | $153.5022 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.66 | 5.138% | $18.5674 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.58 | 3.830% | $23.4448 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.87 | 9.735% | $10.8308 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.17 | $867.8611 | $867.85 | $867.85 | $867.90 | |