| 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 | $250.85 | 12.185% | $281.4161 | $281.42 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.48 | 3.690% | $213.0622 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.67 | 9.468% | $255.7939 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.43 | 12.686% | $229.2371 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.78 | 6.738% | $167.3438 | $167.34 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.28 | 13.728% | $253.9319 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.92 | 3.583% | $236.0864 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,501.41 | $1,636.8714 | $1,636.87 | $1,636.90 | $1,636.80 | |