| 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 | $250.48 | 12.478% | $281.7349 | $281.73 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.93 | 9.542% | $174.0951 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.82 | 8.730% | $41.1217 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.89 | 10.573% | $7.6185 | $7.62 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.45 | 11.248% | $81.7117 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.86 | 4.569% | $19.7217 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.96 | 3.636% | $97.3764 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.39 | $703.3800 | $703.38 | $703.35 | $703.30 | |