| 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 | $250.53 | 11.798% | $280.0875 | $280.09 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.72 | 5.254% | $109.1694 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.94 | 13.362% | $207.3844 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.52 | 13.406% | $131.0066 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.99 | 7.540% | $231.2002 | $231.20 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.82 | 7.214% | $42.6926 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.95 | 7.755% | $140.0276 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.47 | $1,141.5683 | $1,141.57 | $1,141.60 | $1,141.60 | |