| 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 | $250.26 | 9.158% | $273.1788 | $273.18 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.94 | 3.262% | $243.6364 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.91 | 13.743% | $225.1088 | $225.11 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.40 | 3.860% | $32.612 | $32.61 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.57 | 12.231% | $252.0372 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.72 | 8.332% | $217.444 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.70 | 12.238% | $35.5794 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.50 | $1,279.5966 | $1,279.60 | $1,279.65 | $1,279.50 | |