| 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 | $250.58 | 12.815% | $282.6918 | $282.69 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.96 | 7.762% | $120.6503 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.26 | 13.376% | $19.5687 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.74 | 7.777% | $170.0074 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.51 | 10.277% | $20.4123 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.39 | 11.472% | $156.4955 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.72 | 9.309% | $172.4022 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.16 | $942.2282 | $942.23 | $942.20 | $942.30 | |