| 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 | $249.92 | 13.287% | $283.1269 | $283.13 | $283.15 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.65 | 8.608% | $55.01 | $55.01 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.90 | 4.682% | $85.7346 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.32 | 9.430% | $204.9843 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.68 | 12.221% | $252.1381 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.50 | 3.320% | $207.1566 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.74 | 12.702% | $218.3489 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.71 | $1,306.4994 | $1,306.50 | $1,306.55 | $1,306.40 | |