| 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 | $250.96 | 12.638% | $282.6763 | $282.68 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.49 | 6.178% | $149.1695 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.44 | 8.122% | $67.5114 | $67.51 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.50 | 6.667% | $264.0008 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.89 | 5.292% | $192.5685 | $192.57 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.51 | 12.850% | $51.358 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.95 | 10.349% | $111.3973 | $111.40 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.74 | $1,118.6818 | $1,118.69 | $1,118.65 | $1,118.80 | |