| 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 | $248.77 | 12.872% | $280.7917 | $280.79 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.59 | 5.791% | $125.4575 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.29 | 3.726% | $235.7588 | $235.76 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.44 | 7.818% | $117.996 | $118.00 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.68 | 3.401% | $104.1041 | $104.10 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.98 | 9.228% | $79.7146 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.98 | 7.271% | $90.0862 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.73 | $1,033.9089 | $1,033.91 | $1,033.90 | $1,034.00 | |