| 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 | $250.50 | 12.516% | $281.8526 | $281.85 | $281.85 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.96 | 10.317% | $91.519 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.94 | 11.181% | $29.9522 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.34 | 12.146% | $119.2561 | $119.26 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.57 | 4.190% | $78.7364 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.75 | 11.237% | $34.2054 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.51 | 8.860% | $103.9722 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.57 | $739.4939 | $739.50 | $739.45 | $739.60 | |