| 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 | $247.30 | 13.796% | $281.4175 | $281.42 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.87 | 4.356% | $241.9703 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.36 | 3.105% | $234.4195 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.78 | 12.322% | $39.0656 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.77 | 5.514% | $66.2311 | $66.23 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.51 | 7.473% | $62.8825 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.85 | 9.358% | $45.7663 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.44 | $971.7528 | $971.76 | $971.70 | $971.80 | |