| 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 | $250.74 | 12.247% | $281.4481 | $281.45 | $281.45 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.69 | 5.127% | $20.6995 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.74 | 4.379% | $194.9173 | $194.92 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.94 | 3.176% | $28.8274 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.37 | 8.518% | $16.6792 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.63 | 5.315% | $73.3308 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.79 | 13.545% | $9.9806 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.90 | $625.8829 | $625.89 | $625.95 | $625.80 | |