| 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 | $250.91 | 10.194% | $276.4878 | $276.49 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.27 | 8.792% | $236.3724 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.87 | 11.184% | $158.8486 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.69 | 10.823% | $178.0815 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.26 | 6.774% | $170.0483 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.68 | 4.216% | $160.1591 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.96 | 4.119% | $79.0888 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.64 | $1,259.0865 | $1,259.09 | $1,259.10 | $1,259.10 | |