| 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 | $250.83 | 11.828% | $280.4982 | $280.50 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.68 | 6.833% | $47.733 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.61 | 12.607% | $229.2791 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.36 | 5.317% | $9.8577 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.87 | 8.539% | $237.5593 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.90 | 7.400% | $45.0006 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.88 | 4.425% | $9.2729 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.13 | $859.2008 | $859.20 | $859.20 | $859.30 | |