| 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 | $250.97 | 12.462% | $282.2459 | $282.25 | $282.25 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.83 | 6.414% | $57.2827 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.69 | 11.793% | $210.9422 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.29 | 7.647% | $239.2885 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.27 | 12.395% | $13.7909 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.28 | 3.506% | $250.7743 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.34 | 10.794% | $245.2314 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.67 | $1,299.5559 | $1,299.55 | $1,299.60 | $1,299.50 | |