| 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 | $250.28 | 11.576% | $279.2524 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.58 | 7.757% | $207.5184 | $207.52 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.31 | 6.306% | $42.8519 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.66 | 12.735% | $201.4124 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.40 | 12.222% | $181.1263 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.98 | 5.803% | $117.4202 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.61 | 13.340% | $261.3734 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.82 | $1,290.9550 | $1,290.95 | $1,290.90 | $1,291.00 | |