| 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 | $249.43 | 12.836% | $281.4468 | $281.45 | $281.45 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.98 | 5.126% | $77.7722 | $77.77 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.50 | 8.274% | $212.7584 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.26 | 8.337% | $159.5371 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.34 | 4.421% | $187.2686 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.43 | 4.388% | $244.7168 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.47 | 8.340% | $225.8564 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.41 | $1,389.3563 | $1,389.37 | $1,389.30 | $1,389.40 | |