| 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 | $250.94 | 10.486% | $277.2536 | $277.25 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.35 | 6.330% | $121.5884 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.64 | 8.141% | $235.3581 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.97 | 9.847% | $30.7242 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.52 | 8.147% | $61.1247 | $61.12 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.37 | 5.249% | $234.0422 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.60 | 9.760% | $271.7658 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.39 | $1,231.8570 | $1,231.85 | $1,231.80 | $1,231.90 | |