| 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 | $250.71 | 8.579% | $272.2184 | $272.22 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.79 | 11.156% | $232.0826 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.29 | 4.759% | $173.1562 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.73 | 10.318% | $14.0435 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.87 | 4.474% | $145.083 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.91 | 6.694% | $266.639 | $266.64 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.45 | 12.529% | $88.279 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.75 | $1,191.5017 | $1,191.50 | $1,191.55 | $1,191.50 | |