| 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 | $250.98 | 12.115% | $281.3862 | $281.39 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.60 | 10.339% | $49.2112 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.78 | 7.280% | $61.9864 | $61.99 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.47 | 7.296% | $34.839 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.95 | 11.620% | $90.3564 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.41 | 13.134% | $36.6667 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.41 | 4.760% | $164.9027 | $164.90 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.60 | $719.3486 | $719.36 | $719.35 | $719.40 | |