| 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 | $249.98 | 13.124% | $282.7874 | $282.79 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.31 | 8.493% | $178.2648 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.49 | 8.651% | $251.5162 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.58 | 3.871% | $260.28 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.32 | 10.564% | $31.3117 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.74 | 7.618% | $19.0914 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.35 | 6.721% | $178.5976 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.77 | $1,201.8491 | $1,201.85 | $1,201.85 | $1,201.90 | |