| 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 | $250.93 | 12.344% | $281.9048 | $281.90 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.51 | 5.802% | $132.7921 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.46 | 6.391% | $70.7075 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.56 | 5.792% | $43.9672 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.83 | 10.691% | $72.8679 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.97 | 6.809% | $215.7221 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.73 | 9.559% | $256.0723 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.99 | $1,074.0339 | $1,074.03 | $1,073.95 | $1,074.10 | |