| 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 | $248.74 | 13.385% | $282.0338 | $282.03 | $282.05 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.31 | 13.271% | $191.7791 | $191.78 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.64 | 9.250% | $55.3242 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.30 | 6.585% | $211.3581 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.65 | 3.854% | $30.7927 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.56 | 6.597% | $60.2913 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.98 | 3.615% | $142.968 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.18 | $974.5472 | $974.54 | $974.55 | $974.60 | |