| 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 | $250.86 | 11.725% | $280.2733 | $280.27 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.55 | 9.606% | $69.6546 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.67 | 4.576% | $244.3627 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.76 | 11.583% | $157.0642 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.50 | 6.393% | $7.9795 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.77 | 4.570% | $197.3968 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.63 | 7.131% | $23.1724 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.74 | $979.9035 | $979.89 | $979.85 | $980.10 | |