| 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 | $248.87 | 12.597% | $280.2202 | $280.22 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.99 | 5.688% | $135.2701 | $135.27 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.88 | 8.557% | $17.2389 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.84 | 13.283% | $220.7206 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.80 | 10.165% | $49.3539 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.51 | 6.669% | $242.6826 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.66 | 3.303% | $257.9063 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.55 | $1,203.3926 | $1,203.39 | $1,203.35 | $1,203.40 | |