| 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 | $250.72 | 12.383% | $281.7667 | $281.77 | $281.75 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.71 | 7.832% | $268.189 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.99 | 8.682% | $43.4619 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.73 | 4.700% | $217.4933 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.60 | 8.751% | $55.028 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.78 | 12.637% | $130.4111 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.43 | 5.321% | $176.339 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.96 | $1,172.6890 | $1,172.69 | $1,172.70 | $1,172.70 | |