| 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 | $250.52 | 10.342% | $276.4288 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.86 | 13.187% | $158.3033 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.94 | 7.236% | $202.6117 | $202.61 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.54 | 10.406% | $221.4082 | $221.41 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.29 | 4.658% | $125.8931 | $125.89 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.74 | 4.256% | $220.7517 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.26 | 3.103% | $78.6263 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.15 | $1,284.0231 | $1,284.02 | $1,284.05 | $1,284.00 | |