| 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 | $250.89 | 12.207% | $281.5161 | $281.52 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.76 | 13.821% | $86.2308 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.53 | 3.605% | $252.3093 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.96 | 3.400% | $49.5906 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.53 | 12.264% | $226.2456 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.93 | 12.330% | $10.0311 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.47 | 9.373% | $109.8871 | $109.89 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.07 | $1,015.8106 | $1,015.82 | $1,015.85 | $1,015.70 | |