| 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 | $250.89 | 12.666% | $282.6677 | $282.67 | $282.65 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.89 | 5.736% | $244.1339 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.37 | 7.839% | $209.6067 | $209.61 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.54 | 13.326% | $19.8774 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.31 | 3.371% | $122.2982 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.96 | 8.490% | $253.8232 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.87 | 8.107% | $214.9924 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.83 | $1,347.3995 | $1,347.40 | $1,347.40 | $1,347.40 | |