| 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 | $250.91 | 5.819% | $265.5105 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.92 | 12.165% | $279.2011 | $279.20 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.70 | 11.615% | $246.3343 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.73 | 8.422% | $21.3917 | $21.39 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.62 | 13.454% | $210.5933 | $210.59 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.40 | 3.430% | $235.1998 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.43 | 4.383% | $36.9829 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.71 | $1,295.2136 | $1,295.20 | $1,295.25 | $1,295.20 | |