| 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 | $249.40 | 12.683% | $281.0314 | $281.03 | $281.05 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.96 | 8.783% | $141.3744 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.85 | 6.262% | $127.355 | $127.36 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.52 | 7.825% | $95.4467 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.94 | 7.403% | $182.5207 | $182.52 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.33 | 8.455% | $270.4109 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.61 | 4.494% | $254.5578 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.61 | $1,352.6969 | $1,352.70 | $1,352.65 | $1,352.70 | |