| 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 | $247.68 | 13.644% | $281.4735 | $281.47 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.82 | 13.694% | $91.8875 | $91.89 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.43 | 3.801% | $86.6012 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.50 | 7.424% | $78.9566 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.88 | 9.142% | $10.7832 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.55 | 11.332% | $163.157 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.37 | 3.415% | $137.9246 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.23 | $850.7836 | $850.78 | $850.75 | $850.90 | |