| 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 | $250.43 | 10.775% | $277.4138 | $277.41 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.83 | 3.816% | $130.6317 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.96 | 12.202% | $160.404 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.73 | 7.323% | $108.1065 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.93 | 8.312% | $216.5482 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.54 | 10.189% | $18.2253 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.38 | 9.115% | $219.7358 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.80 | $1,131.0653 | $1,131.07 | $1,131.10 | $1,130.90 | |