| 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 | $248.95 | 12.675% | $280.5044 | $280.50 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.82 | 13.146% | $57.5008 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.27 | 4.110% | $239.7341 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.38 | 12.549% | $234.5296 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.36 | 11.434% | $264.4997 | $264.50 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.50 | 10.425% | $177.2321 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.88 | 4.705% | $50.1328 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.16 | $1,304.1335 | $1,304.12 | $1,304.20 | $1,304.00 | |