| 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 | $167.81 | 8.155% | $181.4949 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.47 | 8.737% | $258.2178 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.67 | 10.837% | $86.0871 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.83 | 13.534% | $281.3713 | $281.37 | $281.35 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.83 | 11.419% | $38.8072 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.39 | 9.859% | $210.2591 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.92 | 7.337% | $250.0093 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.92 | $1,306.2467 | $1,306.25 | $1,306.20 | $1,306.30 | |