| 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 | $248.98 | 13.269% | $282.0172 | $282.02 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.75 | 13.505% | $259.6427 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.91 | 9.181% | $183.3258 | $183.33 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.25 | 4.300% | $12.7768 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.88 | 11.176% | $9.8724 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.44 | 4.709% | $92.6046 | $92.60 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.32 | 11.556% | $13.7437 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.53 | $853.9832 | $853.98 | $854.00 | $853.90 | |