| 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 | $250.48 | 6.656% | $267.1519 | $267.15 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.88 | 4.291% | $175.0837 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.68 | 10.645% | $97.0135 | $97.01 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.68 | 13.160% | $274.6167 | $274.62 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.79 | 13.862% | $12.2857 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.27 | 4.195% | $250.3493 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.84 | 10.188% | $226.811 | $226.81 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.62 | $1,303.3118 | $1,303.31 | $1,303.30 | $1,303.30 | |