| 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 | $250.50 | 12.255% | $281.1988 | $281.20 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.46 | 9.712% | $250.648 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.46 | 13.280% | $222.5499 | $222.55 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.43 | 7.562% | $26.2774 | $26.28 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.66 | 11.255% | $69.7124 | $69.71 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.49 | 6.479% | $193.2487 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.91 | 12.428% | $176.4108 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.91 | $1,220.0460 | $1,220.05 | $1,220.05 | $1,219.90 | |