| 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 | $250.89 | 12.183% | $281.4559 | $281.46 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.46 | 7.205% | $39.0869 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.58 | 9.123% | $68.2892 | $68.29 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.76 | 11.478% | $126.8174 | $126.82 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.66 | 13.615% | $70.055 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.39 | 13.571% | $279.8276 | $279.83 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.59 | 12.590% | $138.0241 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.33 | $1,003.5561 | $1,003.57 | $1,003.55 | $1,003.60 | |