| 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 | $247.80 | 13.538% | $281.3472 | $281.35 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.89 | 12.321% | $229.0113 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.95 | 12.677% | $117.1277 | $117.13 | $117.15 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.90 | 10.241% | $156.432 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.58 | 8.158% | $17.9326 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.63 | 5.465% | $236.906 | $236.91 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.90 | 4.403% | $133.5314 | $133.53 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.65 | $1,172.2882 | $1,172.29 | $1,172.35 | $1,172.10 | |