| 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 | $249.88 | 12.676% | $281.5548 | $281.55 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.49 | 4.479% | $67.3785 | $67.38 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.50 | 6.285% | $212.0386 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.63 | 3.202% | $188.4778 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.64 | 9.286% | $269.543 | $269.54 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.31 | 6.185% | $45.9887 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.57 | 6.196% | $191.7581 | $191.76 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.02 | $1,256.7395 | $1,256.74 | $1,256.80 | $1,256.80 | |