| 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 | $250.57 | 12.309% | $281.4127 | $281.41 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.98 | 3.661% | $219.7406 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.29 | 9.308% | $201.4437 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.40 | 6.360% | $176.983 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.54 | 10.736% | $147.8769 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.91 | 7.406% | $111.6056 | $111.61 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.57 | 7.741% | $158.9934 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.26 | $1,298.0559 | $1,298.05 | $1,298.10 | $1,298.00 | |