| 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 | $249.75 | 12.679% | $281.4158 | $281.42 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.52 | 13.136% | $268.7206 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.68 | 3.257% | $188.6299 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.39 | 9.196% | $96.5183 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.49 | 9.795% | $120.2145 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.87 | 9.201% | $95.9549 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.68 | 10.596% | $185.4474 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.38 | $1,236.9014 | $1,236.90 | $1,236.85 | $1,236.80 | |