| 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 | $250.49 | 11.798% | $280.0428 | $280.04 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.94 | 7.262% | $139.3762 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.98 | 5.806% | $206.3005 | $206.30 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.35 | 11.448% | $129.6697 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.26 | 4.463% | $96.3776 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.58 | 10.205% | $170.3549 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 12.769% | $163.0414 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.18 | $1,185.1631 | $1,185.16 | $1,185.20 | $1,185.20 | |