| 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 | $228.27 | 9.636% | $250.2661 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.50 | 9.322% | $188.5805 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.84 | 8.706% | $250.9369 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.31 | 9.111% | $233.8358 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.38 | 10.512% | $250.1771 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.60 | 9.736% | $66.5 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.68 | 12.311% | $50.1806 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.58 | $1,290.4770 | $1,290.49 | $1,290.55 | $1,290.50 | |