| 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 | $249.55 | 12.846% | $281.6072 | $281.61 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.72 | 5.819% | $40.9731 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.98 | 7.620% | $135.5797 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.50 | 7.450% | $112.2853 | $112.29 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.32 | 10.139% | $267.9902 | $267.99 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.86 | 3.810% | $97.4361 | $97.44 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.32 | 3.504% | $211.4794 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.25 | $1,147.3510 | $1,147.36 | $1,147.40 | $1,147.40 | |