| 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 | $250.55 | 9.782% | $275.0588 | $275.06 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.48 | 11.677% | $144.5994 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.84 | 13.773% | $283.1127 | $283.11 | $283.10 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.97 | 10.222% | $22.0113 | $22.01 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.40 | 9.391% | $160.1484 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.89 | 10.762% | $110.6402 | $110.64 | $110.65 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.64 | 11.575% | $217.1696 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.77 | $1,212.7404 | $1,212.74 | $1,212.70 | $1,212.70 | |