| 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 | $247.72 | 13.189% | $280.3918 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.31 | 5.202% | $89.7478 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.81 | 8.499% | $125.6527 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.89 | 5.766% | $77.0928 | $77.09 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.80 | 10.537% | $167.7952 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.85 | 5.671% | $250.2818 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.96 | 6.427% | $236.2254 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.34 | $1,227.1875 | $1,227.19 | $1,227.25 | $1,227.20 | |