| 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 | $249.78 | 12.659% | $281.3997 | $281.40 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.59 | 10.545% | $85.7719 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.57 | 6.381% | $171.8798 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.92 | 5.317% | $40.9894 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.48 | 12.214% | $244.043 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.36 | 9.576% | $251.3235 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.30 | 10.774% | $257.328 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.00 | $1,332.7353 | $1,332.73 | $1,332.75 | $1,332.70 | |