| 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 | $250.92 | 11.637% | $280.1196 | $280.12 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.97 | 3.651% | $8.261 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.40 | 12.864% | $182.1625 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.97 | 13.759% | $238.8598 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.46 | 10.244% | $202.2536 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.43 | 6.305% | $243.8956 | $243.90 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.40 | 6.133% | $250.8984 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.55 | $1,406.4505 | $1,406.45 | $1,406.40 | $1,406.60 | |