| 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 | 10.279% | $276.2489 | $276.25 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.45 | 6.664% | $174.3423 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.74 | 11.251% | $256.7006 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.52 | 5.656% | $245.6713 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.39 | 5.172% | $226.53 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.44 | 10.121% | $12.5978 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.65 | 11.561% | $279.6276 | $279.63 | $279.65 | $279.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.69 | $1,471.7185 | $1,471.72 | $1,471.75 | $1,471.60 | |