| 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 | $250.28 | 6.186% | $265.7623 | $265.76 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.51 | 13.617% | $240.3113 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.88 | 13.494% | $171.2397 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.80 | 11.857% | $55.7048 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.80 | 9.755% | $226.9733 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.58 | 13.329% | $198.9831 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.49 | 12.495% | $133.2953 | $133.30 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.34 | $1,292.2698 | $1,292.26 | $1,292.25 | $1,292.30 | |