| 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 | $250.54 | 10.179% | $276.0425 | $276.04 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.37 | 7.628% | $249.0189 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.80 | 8.376% | $249.048 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.76 | 3.219% | $150.452 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.70 | 4.583% | $5.9612 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.60 | 10.635% | $16.1527 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.38 | 13.804% | $180.2428 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.15 | $1,126.9181 | $1,126.91 | $1,126.90 | $1,126.90 | |