| 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 | $250.94 | 12.111% | $281.3313 | $281.33 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.40 | 5.781% | $216.2164 | $216.22 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.69 | 12.655% | $85.2686 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.55 | 10.617% | $51.4922 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.73 | 10.482% | $120.1271 | $120.13 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.67 | 5.349% | $137.6595 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.49 | 8.192% | $252.6175 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.47 | $1,144.7126 | $1,144.72 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.70 | |