| 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 | $250.57 | 12.204% | $281.1496 | $281.15 | $281.15 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.79 | 5.687% | $172.0479 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.52 | 3.772% | $115.7265 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.96 | 3.451% | $90.9955 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.33 | 11.526% | $44.9784 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.55 | 6.280% | $151.5021 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.44 | 3.722% | $106.2528 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.16 | $962.6528 | $962.66 | $962.70 | $962.60 | |