| 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 | $247.54 | 13.302% | $280.4678 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.61 | 7.719% | $99.7586 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.74 | 9.167% | $211.5001 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.47 | 9.432% | $252.2079 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.78 | 11.159% | $224.2966 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.52 | 10.717% | $199.8663 | $199.87 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.86 | 9.255% | $93.8063 | $93.81 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.52 | $1,361.9036 | $1,361.92 | $1,361.85 | $1,362.00 | |