| 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 | $248.30 | 12.403% | $279.0966 | $279.10 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.56 | 12.724% | $8.5219 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.27 | 6.111% | $100.0308 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.75 | 12.855% | $267.1842 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.68 | 6.244% | $21.9713 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.36 | 11.486% | $44.9957 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.91 | 6.787% | $186.7811 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.83 | $908.5816 | $908.58 | $908.60 | $908.60 | |