| 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 | $249.64 | 12.265% | $280.2583 | $280.26 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.49 | 13.160% | $85.4245 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.85 | 13.747% | $94.2394 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.91 | 7.348% | $89.0022 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.30 | 3.715% | $194.2582 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.85 | 9.741% | $135.9142 | $135.91 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.31 | 4.711% | $120.7423 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.35 | $999.8391 | $999.83 | $999.80 | $999.80 | |