| 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 | $250.64 | 8.569% | $272.1173 | $272.12 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.96 | 4.834% | $138.3389 | $138.34 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.77 | 7.820% | $145.309 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.53 | 6.140% | $52.5711 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.28 | 13.533% | $57.0844 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.90 | 7.193% | $259.2999 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.26 | 13.674% | $284.4806 | $284.48 | $284.50 | $284.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.34 | $1,209.2012 | $1,209.20 | $1,209.20 | $1,209.20 | |