| 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 | $249.65 | 12.718% | $281.4005 | $281.40 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.58 | 8.402% | $53.7457 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.87 | 13.610% | $96.4208 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.48 | 5.360% | $254.4233 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.65 | 8.179% | $22.339 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.42 | 8.325% | $71.9495 | $71.95 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.93 | 9.382% | $115.8684 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.58 | $896.1472 | $896.15 | $896.10 | $896.00 | |