| 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 | $249.25 | 11.807% | $278.6789 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.77 | 11.639% | $80.1233 | $80.12 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.75 | 9.416% | $271.0781 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.53 | 12.559% | $121.0347 | $121.03 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.41 | 9.178% | $223.1707 | $223.17 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.45 | 9.343% | $243.2335 | $243.23 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.94 | 8.196% | $87.5738 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.10 | $1,304.8930 | $1,304.88 | $1,304.90 | $1,304.90 | |