| 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 | $245.91 | 13.850% | $279.9685 | $279.97 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.66 | 4.170% | $173.6097 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.87 | 13.210% | $51.9294 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.70 | 8.742% | $260.6546 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.77 | 4.770% | $120.2445 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.44 | 8.316% | $256.1024 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.92 | 6.794% | $172.9208 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.27 | $1,315.4299 | $1,315.42 | $1,315.40 | $1,315.40 | |