| 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 | $250.42 | 12.402% | $281.4771 | $281.48 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.35 | 4.309% | $91.1139 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.35 | 7.702% | $250.2456 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.40 | 8.301% | $171.5488 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.64 | 8.614% | $194.028 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.66 | 10.320% | $175.0337 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.98 | 5.705% | $48.6032 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.80 | $1,212.0503 | $1,212.05 | $1,212.10 | $1,211.90 | |