| 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 | $250.79 | 13.509% | $284.6692 | $284.67 | $284.65 | $284.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.96 | 11.197% | $41.0984 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.88 | 10.816% | $183.8216 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.99 | 11.819% | $57.0165 | $57.02 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.74 | 6.803% | $12.5387 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.67 | 3.631% | $31.7836 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.79 | 10.623% | $87.1599 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.82 | $698.0879 | $698.09 | $698.05 | $698.10 | |