| 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 | $250.89 | 12.725% | $282.8158 | $282.82 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.94 | 6.561% | $42.5605 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.82 | 13.720% | $191.9821 | $191.98 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.83 | 7.205% | $216.3719 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.66 | 13.550% | $68.8794 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.67 | 10.721% | $163.5017 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.47 | 8.768% | $241.9762 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.28 | $1,208.0876 | $1,208.09 | $1,208.10 | $1,208.20 | |