| 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 | $250.80 | 13.625% | $284.9715 | $284.97 | $284.95 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.98 | 3.330% | $166.3406 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.42 | 9.840% | $247.6013 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.34 | 11.504% | $110.7681 | $110.77 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.33 | 9.415% | $188.5549 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.36 | 5.435% | $213.3583 | $213.36 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.74 | 11.554% | $175.9653 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,268.97 | $1,387.5600 | $1,387.56 | $1,387.50 | $1,387.70 | |