| 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 | $250.75 | 12.341% | $281.6951 | $281.70 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.70 | 3.817% | $230.1623 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.84 | 8.759% | $253.2345 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.48 | 4.347% | $5.7182 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.70 | 7.475% | $48.0413 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.71 | 9.367% | $187.7941 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.75 | 13.860% | $90.8034 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.93 | $1,097.4489 | $1,097.44 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.40 | |