| 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 | $250.77 | 12.625% | $282.4297 | $282.43 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.39 | 8.693% | $202.5929 | $202.59 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.37 | 10.410% | $242.2064 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.99 | 6.698% | $260.3325 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.31 | 3.587% | $65.5809 | $65.58 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.86 | 4.325% | $85.4004 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.66 | 13.485% | $43.8733 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.35 | $1,182.4161 | $1,182.41 | $1,182.45 | $1,182.40 | |