| 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 | $178.54 | 6.500% | $190.1451 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.89 | 12.379% | $241.4912 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.77 | 4.625% | $91.8294 | $91.83 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.82 | 10.187% | $114.3961 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.48 | 3.354% | $121.4203 | $121.42 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.96 | 12.212% | $221.0128 | $221.01 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.29 | 13.421% | $270.2709 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.75 | $1,250.5658 | $1,250.57 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.50 | |