| 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 | 9.844% | $275.2141 | $275.21 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.59 | 13.509% | $276.4966 | $276.50 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.71 | 12.368% | $153.6183 | $153.62 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.88 | 7.241% | $32.0436 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.80 | 9.521% | $162.9672 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.43 | 6.247% | $200.2012 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.64 | 6.704% | $104.1858 | $104.19 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.60 | $1,204.7268 | $1,204.73 | $1,204.70 | $1,204.70 | |