| 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 | $250.51 | 10.795% | $277.5526 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.42 | 9.642% | $111.1989 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.82 | 3.263% | $176.3939 | $176.39 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.32 | 8.763% | $232.0132 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.59 | 8.772% | $62.6418 | $62.64 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.43 | 8.874% | $198.6188 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.43 | 5.693% | $190.7019 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.52 | $1,249.1211 | $1,249.11 | $1,249.10 | $1,249.10 | |