| 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 | $250.78 | 12.260% | $281.5256 | $281.53 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.49 | 13.750% | $190.5199 | $190.52 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.36 | 10.459% | $33.5354 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.51 | 9.201% | $265.9154 | $265.92 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.39 | 11.806% | $51.8668 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.81 | 7.808% | $204.6304 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.87 | 3.534% | $122.0355 | $122.04 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.21 | $1,150.0290 | $1,150.05 | $1,150.05 | $1,149.90 | |