| 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 | $248.46 | 12.694% | $279.9995 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.41 | 8.388% | $141.3488 | $141.35 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.71 | 4.171% | $172.6218 | $172.62 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.94 | 11.565% | $253.1856 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.56 | 10.320% | $130.7954 | $130.80 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.29 | 7.380% | $91.5844 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.86 | 6.717% | $254.9042 | $254.90 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.23 | $1,324.4397 | $1,324.44 | $1,324.45 | $1,324.40 | |