| 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 | $250.75 | 12.529% | $282.1665 | $282.17 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.71 | 7.264% | $109.0982 | $109.10 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.39 | 6.360% | $72.7396 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.27 | 9.106% | $251.2384 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.59 | 9.601% | $212.1766 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.47 | 7.727% | $200.8785 | $200.88 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.44 | 9.193% | $117.317 | $117.32 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.62 | $1,245.6148 | $1,245.63 | $1,245.65 | $1,245.60 | |