| 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 | $249.75 | 12.552% | $281.0986 | $281.10 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.90 | 12.350% | $232.4522 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.83 | 5.331% | $17.7272 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.35 | 8.290% | $66.4359 | $66.44 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.46 | 4.855% | $28.7932 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.56 | 12.613% | $138.0185 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.27 | 11.611% | $18.1591 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.12 | $782.6847 | $782.69 | $782.70 | $782.70 | |