| 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 | $250.60 | 10.741% | $277.5169 | $277.52 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.36 | 8.590% | $176.3067 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.91 | 13.209% | $164.0512 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.87 | 6.276% | $104.0123 | $104.01 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.56 | 12.462% | $262.6662 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.58 | 5.721% | $65.103 | $65.10 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.48 | 4.611% | $212.8625 | $212.86 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.36 | $1,262.5188 | $1,262.52 | $1,262.45 | $1,262.60 | |