| 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 | $249.96 | 12.632% | $281.5349 | $281.53 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.62 | 10.625% | $98.0359 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.51 | 6.494% | $29.2965 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.66 | 6.386% | $23.0432 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.84 | 13.744% | $269.3913 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.84 | 11.855% | $148.5882 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.53 | 13.350% | $10.8023 | $10.80 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.96 | $860.6923 | $860.69 | $860.75 | $860.60 | |