| 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 | $250.48 | 10.331% | $276.3571 | $276.36 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.46 | 7.787% | $255.951 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.40 | 6.845% | $247.2393 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.57 | 12.448% | $96.2218 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.88 | 3.142% | $176.249 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.52 | 5.294% | $145.8532 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.89 | 10.600% | $182.3683 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.20 | $1,380.2397 | $1,380.24 | $1,380.20 | $1,380.30 | |