| 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 | $249.82 | 12.671% | $281.4747 | $281.47 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.58 | 3.691% | $186.2083 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.37 | 8.567% | $37.3145 | $37.31 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.91 | 11.304% | $122.3342 | $122.33 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.76 | 8.417% | $158.0286 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.69 | 9.687% | $248.6495 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.71 | 8.155% | $44.0299 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.84 | $1,078.0397 | $1,078.03 | $1,078.05 | $1,077.90 | |