| 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 | $250.65 | 9.343% | $274.0682 | $274.07 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.70 | 11.313% | $56.4357 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.54 | 9.113% | $203.5394 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.50 | 10.202% | $237.4853 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.65 | 8.830% | $271.6941 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.82 | 11.509% | $20.986 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.33 | 10.227% | $195.4655 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.19 | $1,259.6742 | $1,259.69 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.70 | |