| 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 | $249.80 | 12.202% | $280.2806 | $280.28 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.26 | 5.728% | $230.7619 | $230.76 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.31 | 10.189% | $82.9833 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.58 | 8.817% | $114.889 | $114.89 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.63 | 6.486% | $68.8219 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.97 | 10.627% | $58.5991 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.36 | 6.780% | $37.7574 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.91 | $874.0932 | $874.09 | $874.10 | $874.20 | |