| 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 | $247.85 | 13.173% | $280.4993 | $280.50 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.61 | 6.626% | $204.3061 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.60 | 7.810% | $15.7403 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.57 | 4.729% | $180.7308 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.44 | 10.347% | $211.2483 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.66 | 7.162% | $219.3177 | $219.32 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.74 | 6.246% | $16.7231 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.47 | $1,128.5656 | $1,128.57 | $1,128.55 | $1,128.40 | |