| 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 | $247.36 | 13.466% | $280.6695 | $280.67 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.77 | 5.572% | $85.2705 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.95 | 9.855% | $187.7971 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.63 | 7.107% | $243.8077 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.82 | 11.378% | $206.9626 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.81 | 12.237% | $198.4462 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.98 | 8.444% | $185.4176 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.32 | $1,388.3712 | $1,388.38 | $1,388.30 | $1,388.40 | |