| 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 | $250.57 | 12.186% | $281.1045 | $281.10 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.76 | 7.775% | $187.2698 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.90 | 13.496% | $92.9532 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.53 | 13.211% | $121.7358 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.47 | 8.153% | $54.5848 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.53 | 4.503% | $240.9108 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.85 | 8.793% | $272.9072 | $272.91 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.61 | $1,251.4661 | $1,251.46 | $1,251.45 | $1,251.50 | |