| 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 | $250.75 | 11.774% | $280.2733 | $280.27 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.57 | 12.183% | $159.9393 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.40 | 12.563% | $163.6666 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.36 | 9.732% | $139.7547 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.75 | 7.667% | $108.4745 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.69 | 10.308% | $62.5336 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.31 | 4.193% | $226.4218 | $226.42 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.83 | $1,141.0638 | $1,141.05 | $1,141.00 | $1,141.10 | |