| 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 | $250.90 | 11.791% | $280.4836 | $280.48 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.36 | 11.769% | $179.2328 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.41 | 13.144% | $136.2367 | $136.24 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.58 | 12.365% | $251.2257 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.49 | 10.493% | $148.602 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.73 | 10.531% | $179.8671 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.49 | 4.541% | $101.917 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.96 | $1,277.5649 | $1,277.57 | $1,277.60 | $1,277.50 | |