| 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 | $250.26 | 12.349% | $281.1646 | $281.16 | $281.15 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.98 | 11.168% | $178.9582 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.96 | 9.445% | $102.8345 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.91 | 5.425% | $125.3609 | $125.36 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.26 | 5.213% | $82.3397 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.32 | 4.126% | $87.799 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.85 | 4.357% | $143.8561 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.54 | $1,002.3130 | $1,002.31 | $1,002.30 | $1,002.40 | |