| 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 | $248.66 | 13.192% | $281.4632 | $281.46 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.52 | 3.827% | $152.1273 | $152.13 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.35 | 5.144% | $213.8103 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.77 | 10.683% | $19.6684 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.65 | 4.861% | $5.9246 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.51 | 6.555% | $218.9812 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.84 | 6.315% | $11.5245 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.30 | $903.4995 | $903.49 | $903.45 | $903.50 | |