| 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 | $247.30 | 13.423% | $280.4951 | $280.50 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.76 | 12.324% | $49.153 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.98 | 12.117% | $158.0625 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.89 | 10.145% | $28.5165 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.87 | 8.675% | $237.857 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.79 | 3.732% | $38.163 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.76 | 12.798% | $8.7531 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.35 | $801.0002 | $801.00 | $800.95 | $801.20 | |