| 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 | $250.90 | 10.288% | $276.7126 | $276.71 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.91 | 9.504% | $248.4755 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.83 | 6.628% | $130.9712 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.99 | 13.166% | $157.2894 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.81 | 12.608% | $106.7636 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.52 | 6.338% | $202.5952 | $202.60 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.85 | 8.762% | $164.0675 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.81 | $1,286.8750 | $1,286.88 | $1,286.85 | $1,287.00 | |