| 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 | $226.38 | 10.432% | $249.996 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.33 | 12.712% | $203.2535 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.90 | 10.148% | $189.3444 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.29 | 5.647% | $130.2522 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.32 | 3.557% | $101.8172 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.85 | 11.495% | $255.1563 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.63 | 9.355% | $155.973 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.70 | $1,285.7926 | $1,285.79 | $1,285.75 | $1,285.90 | |