| 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 | $247.27 | 13.812% | $281.4229 | $281.42 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.59 | 7.154% | $167.7924 | $167.79 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.98 | 6.364% | $126.5519 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.93 | 12.785% | $34.8844 | $34.88 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.72 | 5.747% | $204.8531 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.86 | 12.792% | $123.9133 | $123.91 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.50 | 6.565% | $198.7437 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.85 | $1,138.1617 | $1,138.14 | $1,138.15 | $1,138.20 | |