| 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 | $249.74 | 12.845% | $281.8191 | $281.82 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.56 | 5.407% | $138.6734 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.75 | 9.201% | $58.6955 | $58.70 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.99 | 10.392% | $37.5222 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.32 | 3.379% | $23.0742 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.89 | 5.720% | $66.4873 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.85 | 6.216% | $84.8135 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.10 | $691.0852 | $691.08 | $691.00 | $691.10 | |