| 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 | $250.73 | 9.856% | $275.4419 | $275.44 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.44 | 12.353% | $263.4004 | $263.40 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.49 | 10.486% | $252.4495 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.92 | 12.563% | $277.9406 | $277.94 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 10.512% | $267.7706 | $267.77 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.30 | 3.494% | $98.6298 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.39 | 7.239% | $16.5041 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.57 | $1,452.1369 | $1,452.13 | $1,452.15 | $1,452.00 | |