| 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 | $250.60 | 12.366% | $281.5892 | $281.59 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.89 | 7.104% | $29.8713 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.43 | 11.672% | $7.1805 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.29 | 13.848% | $229.1646 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.91 | 12.363% | $150.4653 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.35 | 12.205% | $27.3219 | $27.32 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.91 | 9.420% | $92.9085 | $92.91 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.38 | $818.5013 | $818.50 | $818.45 | $818.60 | |