| 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 | $249.95 | 12.495% | $281.1813 | $281.18 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.44 | 7.229% | $223.5081 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.86 | 8.825% | $170.7029 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.38 | 11.706% | $45.1069 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.42 | 3.643% | $66.7668 | $66.77 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.26 | 8.202% | $143.108 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.93 | 8.526% | $213.7203 | $213.72 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.24 | $1,144.0943 | $1,144.10 | $1,144.05 | $1,144.10 | |