| 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 | $250.79 | 12.752% | $282.7707 | $282.77 | $282.75 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.71 | 8.107% | $100.226 | $100.23 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.79 | 9.562% | $72.0808 | $72.08 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.95 | 5.228% | $82.0252 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.78 | 3.309% | $181.5966 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.34 | 10.535% | $177.2318 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.88 | 9.803% | $186.5333 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.24 | $1,082.4644 | $1,082.47 | $1,082.55 | $1,082.40 | |