| 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 | $249.41 | 12.330% | $280.1623 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.44 | 9.590% | $98.0173 | $98.02 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.50 | 9.550% | $62.9913 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.34 | 13.585% | $118.5146 | $118.51 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.71 | 4.269% | $198.8514 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.72 | 10.609% | $137.9515 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.49 | 7.778% | $154.6507 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.61 | $1,051.1391 | $1,051.13 | $1,051.10 | $1,051.30 | |