| 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 | $249.90 | 12.476% | $281.0775 | $281.08 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.51 | 12.171% | $260.8088 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.38 | 10.115% | $267.9979 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.62 | 8.508% | $18.034 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.29 | 8.830% | $36.2295 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.98 | 5.732% | $63.4181 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.56 | 12.131% | $148.6409 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.24 | $1,076.2067 | $1,076.21 | $1,076.25 | $1,076.10 | |