| 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 | $250.40 | 12.108% | $280.7184 | $280.72 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.37 | 5.750% | $110.3713 | $110.37 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.77 | 9.307% | $245.6893 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.56 | 8.573% | $162.3818 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.74 | 7.200% | $11.5133 | $11.51 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.85 | 5.559% | $107.5118 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.83 | 5.373% | $43.0238 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.52 | $961.2097 | $961.20 | $961.15 | $961.20 | |