| 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 | $249.45 | 12.689% | $281.1027 | $281.10 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.28 | 8.588% | $115.4073 | $115.41 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.65 | 3.815% | $40.1245 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.26 | 12.335% | $259.7859 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.82 | 4.415% | $39.4898 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.71 | 6.565% | $117.9781 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.33 | 10.405% | $237.7351 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.50 | $1,091.6234 | $1,091.63 | $1,091.65 | $1,091.60 | |