| 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 | $248.48 | 13.187% | $281.2471 | $281.25 | $281.25 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.37 | 3.461% | $30.3865 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.78 | 8.219% | $142.611 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.75 | 3.535% | $155.0437 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.85 | 8.253% | $95.1003 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.97 | 6.276% | $228.4615 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.91 | 10.767% | $136.1437 | $136.14 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.11 | $1,068.9938 | $1,068.99 | $1,069.00 | $1,068.90 | |