| 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 | $248.83 | 12.825% | $280.7424 | $280.74 | $280.75 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.31 | 8.292% | $53.3988 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.31 | 8.625% | $38.3555 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.68 | 13.425% | $174.3115 | $174.31 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.71 | 11.827% | $35.4603 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.40 | 3.654% | $120.6533 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.64 | 10.112% | $174.6817 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.88 | $877.6035 | $877.60 | $877.60 | $877.70 | |