| 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 | $249.38 | 12.350% | $280.1784 | $280.18 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.30 | 10.390% | $105.2017 | $105.20 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.95 | 10.837% | $152.8996 | $152.90 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.62 | 7.489% | $149.0013 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.66 | 8.521% | $253.5702 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.55 | 6.672% | $84.8576 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.54 | 7.481% | $153.2034 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.00 | $1,178.9122 | $1,178.91 | $1,178.90 | $1,179.00 | |