| 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 | $249.30 | 12.788% | $281.1805 | $281.18 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.47 | 10.513% | $86.7196 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.84 | 6.734% | $17.974 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.84 | 6.530% | $42.4416 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.31 | 10.692% | $247.1863 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.65 | 9.592% | $108.1125 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.47 | 3.353% | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.88 | $946.3645 | $946.36 | $946.35 | $946.40 | |