| 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 | $250.88 | 11.239% | $279.0764 | $279.08 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.52 | 13.344% | $251.0796 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.30 | 12.378% | $210.484 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.75 | 10.705% | $208.9557 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.86 | 6.812% | $194.2483 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.70 | 7.829% | $161.42 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.71 | 6.407% | $74.1763 | $74.18 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.72 | $1,379.4403 | $1,379.45 | $1,379.50 | $1,379.50 | |