| 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 | $249.91 | 13.150% | $282.7732 | $282.77 | $282.75 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.58 | 7.191% | $96.0217 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.91 | 6.211% | $39.2025 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.58 | 13.423% | $177.5977 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.81 | 4.333% | $167.7779 | $167.78 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.61 | 13.710% | $22.2985 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.35 | 9.250% | $193.7549 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.75 | $979.4264 | $979.42 | $979.40 | $979.50 | |