| 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 | $249.41 | 12.258% | $279.9827 | $279.98 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.33 | 8.848% | $5.8016 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.90 | 5.853% | $145.9713 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.87 | 8.268% | $68.0681 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.59 | 12.376% | $150.1231 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.84 | 3.126% | $196.8057 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.48 | 7.125% | $150.4892 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.42 | $997.2417 | $997.24 | $997.20 | $997.30 | |