| 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 | $249.36 | 12.736% | $281.1185 | $281.12 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.55 | 8.375% | $39.6111 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.81 | 5.277% | $40.858 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.97 | 9.604% | $229.0395 | $229.04 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.38 | 13.688% | $261.9144 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.80 | 10.790% | $122.7553 | $122.76 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.80 | 5.203% | $98.6804 | $98.68 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.67 | $1,073.9772 | $1,073.98 | $1,073.95 | $1,074.00 | |