| 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 | $250.76 | 11.815% | $280.3873 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.31 | 12.420% | $57.6827 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.33 | 12.179% | $110.3056 | $110.31 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.72 | 4.333% | $157.2507 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.70 | 12.640% | $281.2621 | $281.26 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.70 | 3.561% | $6.9386 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.76 | 7.146% | $245.1072 | $245.11 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.28 | $1,138.9342 | $1,138.94 | $1,138.95 | $1,139.00 | |