| 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 | $248.85 | 12.836% | $280.7924 | $280.79 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.29 | 8.784% | $264.6606 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.90 | 8.186% | $268.1931 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.47 | 9.176% | $21.2566 | $21.26 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.35 | 7.208% | $169.7639 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.84 | 9.685% | $236.7441 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.97 | 13.330% | $250.4253 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.67 | $1,491.8360 | $1,491.83 | $1,491.85 | $1,491.90 | |