| 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 | $250.71 | 12.834% | $282.8861 | $282.89 | $282.90 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.43 | 9.507% | $170.2067 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.87 | 9.625% | $200.4712 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.39 | 5.773% | $136.8597 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.77 | 5.315% | $118.7637 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.51 | 4.690% | $160.7096 | $160.71 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.97 | 11.197% | $263.5035 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.65 | $1,333.4005 | $1,333.40 | $1,333.35 | $1,333.50 | |