| 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 | $224.57 | 11.433% | $250.2451 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.40 | 6.408% | $230.2669 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.91 | 9.778% | $253.4884 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.28 | 8.240% | $270.9031 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.39 | 11.223% | $122.7791 | $122.78 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.38 | 4.566% | $42.2238 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.78 | 10.293% | $118.8738 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.71 | $1,288.7802 | $1,288.78 | $1,288.75 | $1,288.80 | |