| 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 | $250.85 | 12.851% | $283.0867 | $283.09 | $283.10 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.96 | 7.174% | $202.516 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.99 | 12.492% | $65.2341 | $65.23 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.58 | 7.158% | $145.2848 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.27 | 6.332% | $204.4445 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.95 | 9.357% | $142.1094 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.40 | 8.626% | $250.2743 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.00 | $1,292.9498 | $1,292.94 | $1,292.95 | $1,292.90 | |