| 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 | $249.25 | 13.225% | $282.2133 | $282.21 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.52 | 13.419% | $106.0694 | $106.07 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.97 | 6.276% | $43.5413 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.31 | 7.840% | $216.0143 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.63 | 8.428% | $221.8762 | $221.88 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.77 | 4.849% | $226.2327 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.88 | 8.122% | $86.3679 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.33 | $1,182.3151 | $1,182.31 | $1,182.30 | $1,182.30 | |