| 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 | $249.98 | 12.791% | $281.9549 | $281.95 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.94 | 5.267% | $203.1021 | $203.10 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.40 | 5.131% | $173.8867 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.64 | 4.308% | $143.5695 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.94 | 9.782% | $128.3791 | $128.38 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.93 | 7.514% | $240.7561 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.42 | 4.862% | $135.7124 | $135.71 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.25 | $1,307.3608 | $1,307.36 | $1,307.35 | $1,307.50 | |