| 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 | $248.45 | 12.691% | $279.9808 | $279.98 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.77 | 6.553% | $120.1598 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.95 | 3.463% | $26.8486 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.69 | 5.125% | $77.4666 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.78 | 13.320% | $160.6651 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.94 | 11.574% | $86.9608 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.97 | 3.314% | $223.1272 | $223.13 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.55 | $975.2089 | $975.22 | $975.20 | $975.30 | |