| 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 | $250.88 | 12.114% | $281.2716 | $281.27 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.57 | 4.563% | $155.3492 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.91 | 10.801% | $22.0605 | $22.06 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.59 | 10.299% | $249.9265 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.31 | 10.774% | $188.6592 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.29 | 3.849% | $155.0362 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.91 | 9.859% | $187.76 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.46 | $1,240.0632 | $1,240.07 | $1,240.05 | $1,240.10 | |