| 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 | $248.50 | 12.668% | $279.98 | $279.98 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.67 | 13.159% | $56.2061 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.68 | 9.264% | $134.0451 | $134.05 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.89 | 9.789% | $62.459 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.98 | 4.546% | $32.3884 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.49 | 8.259% | $84.9725 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.40 | 4.201% | $171.3064 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.61 | $821.3575 | $821.37 | $821.35 | $821.40 | |