| 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 | $250.75 | 13.750% | $285.2281 | $285.23 | $285.25 | $285.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.44 | 5.830% | $23.7483 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.39 | 9.182% | $263.5544 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.29 | 9.133% | $105.0842 | $105.08 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.58 | 8.452% | $49.4324 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.43 | 11.627% | $205.8737 | $205.87 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.27 | 12.539% | $280.526 | $280.53 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.15 | $1,213.4471 | $1,213.44 | $1,213.50 | $1,213.40 | |