| 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 | $250.34 | 10.271% | $276.0524 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.76 | 9.479% | $244.9702 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.79 | 10.367% | $157.593 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.32 | 10.170% | $129.2514 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.77 | 5.808% | $80.1707 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.32 | 9.460% | $230.2163 | $230.22 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.44 | 5.203% | $140.3829 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.74 | $1,258.6369 | $1,258.63 | $1,258.60 | $1,258.80 | |