| 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 | $247.45 | 13.619% | $281.1502 | $281.15 | $281.15 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.86 | 9.292% | $67.608 | $67.61 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.53 | 4.536% | $80.0014 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.44 | 9.115% | $39.7615 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.56 | 3.508% | $15.0708 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.82 | 7.598% | $238.6739 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.98 | 11.432% | $163.7828 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.64 | $886.0486 | $886.04 | $886.00 | $886.20 | |