| 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 | $250.88 | 9.714% | $275.2505 | $275.25 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.67 | 5.438% | $188.3861 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.31 | 3.659% | $44.8947 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.53 | 8.800% | $78.9126 | $78.91 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.79 | 11.527% | $252.9321 | $252.93 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.29 | 7.652% | $19.6896 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.33 | 13.778% | $194.9358 | $194.94 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.80 | $1,055.0014 | $1,055.00 | $1,055.05 | $1,055.00 | |