| 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 | $249.45 | 12.849% | $281.5018 | $281.50 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.30 | 5.459% | $126.8672 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.76 | 5.489% | $197.0113 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.29 | 7.833% | $35.8976 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.44 | 6.231% | $25.9629 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.40 | 4.812% | $180.6959 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.71 | 12.467% | $55.9073 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.35 | $903.8440 | $903.85 | $903.80 | $903.90 | |