| 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 | $248.98 | 12.608% | $280.3714 | $280.37 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.75 | 4.855% | $168.5544 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.88 | 12.583% | $6.6199 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.84 | 8.201% | $190.2606 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.88 | 13.260% | $225.2515 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.96 | 12.234% | $246.8699 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.66 | 4.861% | $222.9974 | $223.00 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.95 | $1,340.9251 | $1,340.92 | $1,340.85 | $1,341.10 | |