| 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 | $248.61 | 12.849% | $280.5539 | $280.55 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.90 | 9.751% | $70.1309 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.97 | 6.699% | $183.4903 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.50 | 5.106% | $243.3204 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.28 | 11.345% | $177.3503 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.45 | 10.799% | $19.3344 | $19.33 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.29 | 12.123% | $184.2069 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.00 | $1,158.3871 | $1,158.38 | $1,158.40 | $1,158.40 | |