| 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 | $249.86 | 12.585% | $281.3049 | $281.30 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.61 | 12.111% | $56.7394 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.39 | 8.387% | $144.5774 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.30 | 12.576% | $20.6014 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.79 | 4.177% | $253.9731 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.92 | 6.261% | $129.5534 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.74 | 6.184% | $177.0512 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.61 | $1,063.8008 | $1,063.79 | $1,063.80 | $1,063.90 | |