| 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 | $248.57 | 13.361% | $281.7814 | $281.78 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.50 | 13.561% | $268.5718 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.39 | 13.123% | $250.443 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.70 | 5.722% | $228.0424 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.37 | 12.243% | $91.3321 | $91.33 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.57 | 10.514% | $33.7841 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.95 | 13.769% | $77.306 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.05 | $1,231.2608 | $1,231.25 | $1,231.30 | $1,231.20 | |