| 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 | $250.39 | 8.683% | $272.1314 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.36 | 5.620% | $228.5194 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.37 | 13.550% | $251.3656 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.43 | 8.645% | $62.3948 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.73 | 12.449% | $251.5821 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.63 | 7.603% | $239.5566 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.90 | 7.427% | $103.0225 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.81 | $1,408.5724 | $1,408.57 | $1,408.55 | $1,408.60 | |