| 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 | $250.73 | 11.670% | $279.9902 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.32 | 3.586% | $185.7504 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.92 | 13.291% | $215.1623 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.85 | 13.364% | $201.6179 | $201.62 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.47 | 13.774% | $87.003 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.40 | 8.742% | $86.3411 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.76 | 10.270% | $229.097 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.45 | $1,284.9619 | $1,284.96 | $1,284.95 | $1,285.00 | |