| 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 | $250.79 | 8.715% | $272.6463 | $272.65 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.98 | 4.676% | $80.5796 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.57 | 9.354% | $197.4605 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.98 | 10.659% | $241.2145 | $241.21 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.51 | 7.240% | $109.9317 | $109.93 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.32 | 5.811% | $143.1834 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.26 | 3.468% | $241.3495 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.41 | $1,286.3655 | $1,286.36 | $1,286.40 | $1,286.30 | |