| 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 | $232.80 | 7.411% | $250.0528 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.62 | 6.541% | $187.1073 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.33 | 11.456% | $81.7307 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.76 | 5.593% | $6.0822 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.49 | 13.686% | $280.2246 | $280.22 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.51 | 6.864% | $265.5677 | $265.57 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.70 | 8.601% | $85.469 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.21 | $1,156.2343 | $1,156.23 | $1,156.20 | $1,156.30 | |