| 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 | $249.87 | 12.444% | $280.9638 | $280.96 | $280.95 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.55 | 11.848% | $237.7329 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.68 | 9.832% | $34.7948 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.92 | 12.261% | $106.5581 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.53 | 10.281% | $209.0156 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.50 | 8.169% | $157.3859 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.63 | 6.624% | $100.8983 | $100.90 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.68 | $1,127.3494 | $1,127.35 | $1,127.35 | $1,127.40 | |