| 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 | $249.97 | 12.525% | $281.2787 | $281.28 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.85 | 12.791% | $223.157 | $223.16 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.77 | 7.268% | $261.4872 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.47 | 10.327% | $43.5461 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.32 | 13.733% | $228.9673 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.49 | 9.734% | $157.4573 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.77 | 8.559% | $191.8997 | $191.90 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.64 | $1,387.7933 | $1,387.81 | $1,387.80 | $1,387.90 | |