| 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 | $249.34 | 12.837% | $281.3478 | $281.35 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.58 | 12.353% | $108.5105 | $108.51 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.83 | 6.269% | $174.1005 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.95 | 7.520% | $90.263 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.82 | 4.799% | $16.5792 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.82 | 10.226% | $141.9931 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.95 | 7.870% | $226.4731 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.29 | $1,039.2672 | $1,039.26 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.30 | |