| 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 | $250.52 | 12.272% | $281.2638 | $281.26 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.34 | 13.578% | $26.5091 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.46 | 5.652% | $18.4468 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.99 | 8.156% | $38.9253 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.37 | 8.569% | $225.1395 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.25 | 4.231% | $39.8684 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.51 | 3.244% | $198.755 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.44 | $828.9079 | $828.92 | $828.90 | $828.90 | |