| 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 | $220.26 | 13.715% | $250.4687 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.45 | 11.780% | $60.8642 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.42 | 9.465% | $95.6943 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.54 | 3.766% | $135.4561 | $135.46 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.40 | 10.814% | $271.9376 | $271.94 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.29 | 11.754% | $210.4216 | $210.42 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.70 | 12.304% | $242.2397 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.06 | $1,267.0822 | $1,267.08 | $1,267.05 | $1,267.10 | |