| 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 | $248.57 | 12.857% | $280.5286 | $280.53 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.49 | 7.401% | $209.9582 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.37 | 9.296% | $95.4919 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.30 | 5.511% | $249.3225 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.77 | 6.255% | $93.26 | $93.26 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.79 | 12.430% | $89.7079 | $89.71 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.87 | 9.743% | $126.0618 | $126.06 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.16 | $1,144.3309 | $1,144.33 | $1,144.30 | $1,144.40 | |