| 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 | $247.79 | 13.189% | $280.471 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.80 | 8.250% | $79.8885 | $79.89 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.41 | 4.738% | $179.5314 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.35 | 11.559% | $23.8178 | $23.82 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.95 | 4.636% | $8.3186 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.49 | 7.208% | $185.9952 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.70 | 13.544% | $59.8377 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.49 | $817.8602 | $817.87 | $817.85 | $817.80 | |