| 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 | $248.25 | 12.788% | $279.9962 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.90 | 3.397% | $20.576 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.60 | 13.220% | $168.2449 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.76 | 5.516% | $9.2432 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.82 | 10.864% | $38.6028 | $38.60 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.35 | 9.706% | $62.9164 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.98 | 9.385% | $31.6998 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.66 | $611.2793 | $611.28 | $611.30 | $611.20 | |