| 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 | $250.41 | 12.602% | $281.9667 | $281.97 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.89 | 13.874% | $51.118 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.52 | 9.510% | $137.457 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.85 | 12.212% | $245.576 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.87 | 4.451% | $220.2558 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.43 | 12.798% | $212.5453 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.90 | 10.785% | $277.9596 | $277.96 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.87 | $1,426.8784 | $1,426.90 | $1,426.85 | $1,427.00 | |