| 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 | $248.85 | 13.120% | $281.4991 | $281.50 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.41 | 4.790% | $161.8062 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.52 | 9.279% | $31.1664 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.66 | 10.747% | $86.0061 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.40 | 6.367% | $107.8561 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.30 | 6.758% | $63.3075 | $63.31 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.60 | 7.464% | $105.9595 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.74 | $837.6009 | $837.62 | $837.55 | $837.70 | |