| 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 | $250.30 | 12.564% | $281.7477 | $281.75 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.30 | 13.512% | $195.5812 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.97 | 10.788% | $27.6638 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.61 | 12.320% | $23.1492 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.32 | 12.750% | $251.7933 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.35 | 11.680% | $90.8517 | $90.85 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.95 | 13.268% | $231.0101 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.80 | $1,101.7970 | $1,101.79 | $1,101.80 | $1,101.80 | |