| 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 | $249.55 | 7.508% | $268.2862 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.34 | 7.283% | $198.8383 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.47 | 5.339% | $230.1341 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.93 | 8.580% | $90.0454 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.76 | 10.800% | $82.8341 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.45 | 8.694% | $199.3991 | $199.40 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.56 | 9.525% | $221.8538 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.06 | $1,291.3910 | $1,291.39 | $1,291.45 | $1,291.30 | |