| 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 | $250.72 | 12.595% | $282.2982 | $282.30 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.85 | 13.698% | $188.5681 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.40 | 13.399% | $11.7935 | $11.79 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.38 | 10.813% | $83.5308 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.76 | 6.866% | $216.6815 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.48 | 13.186% | $186.1683 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.77 | 8.338% | $198.0094 | $198.01 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.36 | $1,167.0498 | $1,167.05 | $1,167.05 | $1,167.10 | |