| 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 | $248.74 | 11.503% | $277.3526 | $277.35 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.34 | 5.753% | $218.2107 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.49 | 12.319% | $231.9275 | $231.93 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.86 | 3.590% | $240.1838 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.84 | 4.256% | $10.2588 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.86 | 8.137% | $181.5188 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.68 | 8.317% | $59.2277 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.81 | $1,218.6799 | $1,218.68 | $1,218.70 | $1,218.70 | |