| 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 | $249.97 | 12.778% | $281.9112 | $281.91 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.73 | 10.394% | $58.2108 | $58.21 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.73 | 3.863% | $73.4623 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.67 | 12.758% | $256.7161 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.78 | 8.429% | $95.179 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.50 | 5.143% | $179.2688 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.77 | 11.636% | $62.2594 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.15 | $1,007.0076 | $1,007.01 | $1,006.95 | $1,007.10 | |