| 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 | $250.84 | 10.851% | $278.0586 | $278.06 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.77 | 9.647% | $179.5689 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.39 | 10.663% | $159.7863 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.65 | 12.487% | $61.4741 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.33 | 6.748% | $139.1247 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.35 | 8.587% | $202.3519 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.42 | 11.574% | $261.5518 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.75 | $1,281.9163 | $1,281.91 | $1,281.85 | $1,282.10 | |