| 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 | $249.74 | 12.345% | $280.5704 | $280.57 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.76 | 5.420% | $87.2456 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.89 | 12.359% | $213.3585 | $213.36 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.63 | 10.551% | $10.6461 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.97 | 8.694% | $107.5745 | $107.57 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.64 | 5.230% | $42.7655 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.51 | 8.671% | $55.9764 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.14 | $798.1370 | $798.15 | $798.10 | $798.20 | |