| 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 | $250.29 | 12.354% | $281.2108 | $281.21 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.43 | 12.229% | $248.5087 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.71 | 3.231% | $34.7992 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.30 | 10.240% | $162.3835 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.85 | 8.633% | $182.3405 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.66 | 5.545% | $48.1918 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.54 | 9.140% | $173.0306 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.78 | $1,130.4651 | $1,130.46 | $1,130.50 | $1,130.40 | |