| 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 | $250.55 | 12.357% | $281.5105 | $281.51 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.94 | 13.578% | $80.5722 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.54 | 12.629% | $100.848 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.87 | 11.249% | $54.3674 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.64 | 8.166% | $112.1032 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.88 | 4.502% | $9.2798 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.26 | 5.731% | $232.8831 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.68 | $871.5642 | $871.56 | $871.55 | $871.60 | |