| 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 | $247.56 | 13.838% | $281.8174 | $281.82 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.69 | 9.651% | $189.3563 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.47 | 13.396% | $208.0476 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.65 | 9.183% | $147.0149 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.58 | 5.417% | $199.8495 | $199.85 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.25 | 6.443% | $96.0648 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.77 | 7.754% | $40.6987 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.97 | $1,162.8492 | $1,162.85 | $1,162.80 | $1,162.80 | |