| 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 | $250.95 | 5.502% | $264.7573 | $264.76 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.40 | 6.784% | $60.2262 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.29 | 13.753% | $156.1715 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.26 | 9.852% | $202.4133 | $202.41 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.51 | 11.402% | $279.0732 | $279.07 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.90 | 12.109% | $280.1604 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.52 | 9.657% | $125.5792 | $125.58 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.83 | $1,368.3811 | $1,368.38 | $1,368.35 | $1,368.50 | |