| 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 | $250.54 | 12.605% | $282.1206 | $282.12 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.49 | 13.832% | $27.8775 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.53 | 8.452% | $237.0002 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.93 | 8.384% | $245.9558 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.71 | 9.134% | $55.3419 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.89 | 9.801% | $81.132 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.77 | 9.520% | $57.7937 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.86 | $987.2217 | $987.22 | $987.25 | $987.20 | |