| 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 | $248.60 | 12.715% | $280.2095 | $280.21 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.99 | 6.827% | $148.4788 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.38 | 12.725% | $203.3334 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.67 | 8.424% | $218.6587 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.59 | 9.855% | $89.6307 | $89.63 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.96 | 5.314% | $251.6583 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.70 | 3.497% | $22.4588 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.89 | $1,214.4282 | $1,214.43 | $1,214.45 | $1,214.50 | |