| 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 | $250.97 | 12.396% | $282.0802 | $282.08 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.28 | 12.593% | $47.6043 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.98 | 6.395% | $77.6471 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.93 | 3.755% | $169.048 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.94 | 11.805% | $255.9664 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.67 | 12.748% | $112.3759 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.75 | 6.459% | $239.2666 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.52 | $1,183.9885 | $1,184.00 | $1,184.00 | $1,184.00 | |