| 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 | $246.80 | 13.514% | $280.1526 | $280.15 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.80 | 5.477% | $220.236 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.41 | 5.732% | $51.1849 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.57 | 9.383% | $40.0014 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.57 | 3.519% | $35.7865 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.28 | 3.322% | $50.9171 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.93 | 10.720% | $272.2937 | $272.29 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.36 | $950.5722 | $950.57 | $950.60 | $950.60 | |