| 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 | $250.97 | 13.747% | $285.4708 | $285.47 | $285.45 | $285.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.88 | 9.219% | $12.9752 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.44 | 12.506% | $75.874 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.72 | 7.805% | $62.225 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.44 | 13.535% | $211.6747 | $211.67 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.41 | 11.717% | $21.6843 | $21.68 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.45 | 4.554% | $47.5198 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.31 | $717.4238 | $717.42 | $717.40 | $717.50 | |