| 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 | $247.40 | 13.367% | $280.47 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.68 | 5.631% | $217.2618 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.52 | 7.686% | $220.2394 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.41 | 11.448% | $7.1438 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.60 | 13.583% | $35.8922 | $35.89 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.81 | 13.678% | $56.623 | $56.62 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.93 | 6.356% | $106.2816 | $106.28 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.35 | $923.9118 | $923.90 | $923.90 | $923.90 | |