| 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 | $249.56 | 12.384% | $280.4655 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.89 | 13.477% | $15.762 | $15.76 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.26 | 8.597% | $109.9653 | $109.97 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.37 | 5.135% | $245.3535 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.35 | 8.543% | $180.5613 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.66 | 8.527% | $256.84 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.96 | 9.718% | $227.0724 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.05 | $1,316.0200 | $1,316.02 | $1,315.95 | $1,316.20 | |