| 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 | $250.75 | 13.678% | $285.0476 | $285.05 | $285.05 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.49 | 9.540% | $57.4975 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.57 | 12.250% | $201.5673 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.43 | 11.490% | $148.7611 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.70 | 8.521% | $197.1827 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.84 | 13.360% | $237.8746 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.61 | 8.581% | $39.7515 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.39 | $1,167.6823 | $1,167.68 | $1,167.65 | $1,167.80 | |