| 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 | $239.81 | 4.780% | $251.2729 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.35 | 9.448% | $270.7196 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.86 | 11.627% | $104.7731 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.79 | 8.368% | $85.3831 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.50 | 9.367% | $203.9695 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.65 | 8.362% | $170.8327 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.26 | 13.706% | $200.4182 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.22 | $1,287.3691 | $1,287.36 | $1,287.30 | $1,287.40 | |