| 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 | $249.44 | 13.116% | $282.1566 | $282.16 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.83 | 8.209% | $139.4057 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.38 | 6.686% | $54.8153 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.87 | 11.500% | $147.0351 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.44 | 7.444% | $18.7382 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.33 | 8.578% | $81.7918 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.34 | 9.184% | $247.1271 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.63 | $971.0698 | $971.09 | $971.10 | $971.00 | |