| 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 | $249.63 | 12.649% | $281.2057 | $281.21 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.65 | 3.450% | $18.2589 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.41 | 4.489% | $161.3415 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.91 | 11.224% | $180.0828 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.46 | 9.231% | $252.8261 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.89 | 13.110% | $21.3665 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.72 | 13.422% | $62.0645 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.67 | $977.1460 | $977.15 | $977.15 | $977.20 | |