| 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 | $250.87 | 12.564% | $282.3893 | $282.39 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.52 | 4.769% | $6.8309 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.32 | 6.430% | $19.498 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.38 | 10.182% | $193.2372 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.76 | 12.849% | $93.3938 | $93.39 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.62 | 5.130% | $95.2688 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.83 | 9.598% | $188.3222 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.30 | $878.9402 | $878.94 | $878.95 | $878.90 | |