| 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 | $250.82 | 12.600% | $282.4233 | $282.42 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.47 | 13.308% | $252.0763 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.39 | 4.541% | $41.1787 | $41.18 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.42 | 13.711% | $281.3438 | $281.34 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.89 | 8.405% | $160.3202 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.65 | 5.801% | $163.6212 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.70 | 4.692% | $123.2225 | $123.22 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.34 | $1,304.1860 | $1,304.18 | $1,304.15 | $1,304.10 | |