| 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 | $250.51 | 12.190% | $281.0472 | $281.05 | $281.05 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.67 | 10.269% | $31.6141 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.83 | 13.571% | $231.4918 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.68 | 7.618% | $41.6266 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.60 | 9.555% | $198.9519 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.61 | 7.357% | $42.5241 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.97 | 10.599% | $256.5565 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.87 | $1,083.8122 | $1,083.81 | $1,083.80 | $1,083.80 | |