| 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 | $187.62 | 9.519% | $205.4795 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.60 | 13.566% | $208.5072 | $208.51 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.83 | 13.295% | $272.8483 | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.37 | 11.600% | $235.8889 | $235.89 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.70 | 10.589% | $277.2466 | $277.25 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.74 | 9.245% | $40.1366 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.36 | 8.529% | $263.0309 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,353.22 | $1,503.1380 | $1,503.15 | $1,503.20 | $1,503.00 | |