| 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 | $247.89 | 13.872% | $282.2773 | $282.28 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.91 | 9.535% | $8.6642 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.34 | 5.439% | $91.036 | $91.04 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.46 | 6.555% | $217.8624 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.36 | 10.285% | $69.8766 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.49 | 7.107% | $65.8601 | $65.86 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.98 | 12.209% | $244.5932 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.43 | $980.1698 | $980.17 | $980.20 | $980.30 | |