| 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 | $247.80 | 13.424% | $281.0647 | $281.06 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.93 | 7.790% | $88.3123 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.43 | 4.832% | $143.0223 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.77 | 12.741% | $182.3811 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.25 | 3.682% | $146.4508 | $146.45 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.81 | 11.566% | $230.7296 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.29 | 11.437% | $225.4259 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.28 | $1,297.3867 | $1,297.38 | $1,297.40 | $1,297.40 | |