| 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 | $250.47 | 12.297% | $281.2703 | $281.27 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.91 | 13.580% | $79.4038 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.89 | 3.832% | $247.0059 | $247.01 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.90 | 9.853% | $148.1917 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.56 | 9.197% | $92.337 | $92.34 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.91 | 9.139% | $236.7334 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.48 | 10.489% | $275.648 | $275.65 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.12 | $1,360.5901 | $1,360.59 | $1,360.60 | $1,360.50 | |