| 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 | $247.90 | 13.874% | $282.2936 | $282.29 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.26 | 3.153% | $144.6824 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.41 | 5.370% | $32.043 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.47 | 8.568% | $10.2814 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.37 | 9.397% | $160.1244 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.85 | 6.598% | $94.7123 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.61 | 6.778% | $253.7152 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.87 | $977.8523 | $977.84 | $977.85 | $977.80 | |