| 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 | $236.37 | 5.794% | $250.0653 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.68 | 6.552% | $177.6009 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.25 | 6.687% | $198.7045 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.81 | 9.453% | $219.7926 | $219.79 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.37 | 6.500% | $235.7591 | $235.76 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.50 | 5.198% | $77.3205 | $77.32 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.59 | 3.144% | $119.2241 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.57 | $1,278.4670 | $1,278.46 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.50 | |