| 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 | $250.26 | 12.471% | $281.4699 | $281.47 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.32 | 6.104% | $18.3772 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.94 | 12.172% | $260.1717 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.69 | 3.503% | $58.6759 | $58.68 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.96 | 6.410% | $48.906 | $48.91 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.99 | 4.785% | $17.803 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.64 | 13.133% | $238.3034 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.80 | $923.7071 | $923.71 | $923.70 | $923.80 | |