| 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 | $250.45 | 12.383% | $281.4632 | $281.46 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.85 | 10.813% | $94.0248 | $94.02 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.71 | 8.281% | $196.7574 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.63 | 12.178% | $240.7676 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.72 | 4.132% | $241.2947 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.41 | 6.585% | $243.4508 | $243.45 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.97 | 9.829% | $204.249 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,377.74 | $1,502.0075 | $1,502.00 | $1,501.95 | $1,502.10 | |