| 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 | $250.56 | 11.276% | $278.8131 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.66 | 4.459% | $205.4291 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.55 | 10.265% | $68.9708 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.53 | 9.150% | $122.8265 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.60 | 12.675% | $52.5066 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.38 | 10.140% | $80.8207 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.81 | 10.216% | $270.9219 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.09 | $1,080.2887 | $1,080.29 | $1,080.25 | $1,080.20 | |