| 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 | $250.39 | 12.238% | $281.0327 | $281.03 | $281.05 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.42 | 7.131% | $160.0751 | $160.08 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.39 | 8.484% | $88.2951 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.69 | 13.702% | $22.3879 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.34 | 3.751% | $153.9042 | $153.90 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.54 | 5.135% | $128.8324 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.85 | 10.181% | $179.4298 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.62 | $1,013.9572 | $1,013.96 | $1,014.05 | $1,013.90 | |