| 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 | $249.35 | 13.183% | $282.2218 | $282.22 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.61 | 13.760% | $283.9563 | $283.96 | $283.95 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.81 | 8.810% | $92.2818 | $92.28 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.31 | 11.634% | $221.3814 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.39 | 11.392% | $159.725 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.93 | 7.830% | $237.1505 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.89 | 3.566% | $237.0522 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,374.29 | $1,513.7690 | $1,513.77 | $1,513.80 | $1,513.90 | |