| 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 | $249.34 | 12.569% | $280.6795 | $280.68 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.48 | 9.251% | $87.9252 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.39 | 5.801% | $210.9566 | $210.96 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.61 | 5.216% | $244.7429 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.94 | 10.633% | $274.3035 | $274.30 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.42 | 4.695% | $173.1865 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.39 | 7.290% | $268.6434 | $268.64 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,425.57 | $1,540.4376 | $1,540.44 | $1,540.50 | $1,540.40 | |