| 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 | $250.34 | 12.435% | $281.4698 | $281.47 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.68 | 6.400% | $248.6355 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.66 | 8.165% | $252.7383 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.26 | 4.819% | $199.4286 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.87 | 4.602% | $68.9013 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.53 | 5.206% | $72.0977 | $72.10 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.62 | 10.728% | $132.4528 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.96 | $1,255.7240 | $1,255.73 | $1,255.75 | $1,255.70 | |