| 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 | $246.91 | 13.396% | $279.9861 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.37 | 11.508% | $78.4682 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.33 | 11.413% | $233.2208 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.88 | 8.487% | $53.0284 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.36 | 10.776% | $14.7997 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.94 | 6.694% | $72.4879 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.48 | 4.341% | $16.152 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.27 | $748.1431 | $748.15 | $748.15 | $748.20 | |