| 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 | $250.30 | 12.852% | $282.4686 | $282.47 | $282.45 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.44 | 3.202% | $66.5034 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.46 | 10.339% | $38.0228 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.65 | 12.799% | $273.7068 | $273.71 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.78 | 5.301% | $30.3056 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.28 | 9.622% | $178.9908 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.49 | 4.280% | $221.5846 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.40 | $1,091.5826 | $1,091.58 | $1,091.55 | $1,091.60 | |