| 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 | $249.65 | 12.348% | $280.4768 | $280.48 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.54 | 9.171% | $57.3584 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.77 | 9.774% | $135.8673 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.89 | 3.167% | $125.7503 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.77 | 9.824% | $37.0876 | $37.09 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.74 | 11.410% | $278.2353 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.57 | 8.125% | $259.0351 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.93 | $1,173.8108 | $1,173.83 | $1,173.85 | $1,173.90 | |