| 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 | $248.54 | 13.215% | $281.3846 | $281.38 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.87 | 4.445% | $27.0199 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.92 | 9.671% | $14.1695 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.25 | 8.372% | $28.4477 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.25 | 4.568% | $97.5097 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.30 | 6.541% | $169.7198 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.74 | 12.608% | $122.4499 | $122.45 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.87 | $740.7011 | $740.70 | $740.65 | $740.60 | |