| 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 | $250.43 | 9.275% | $273.6574 | $273.66 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.56 | 8.509% | $50.5218 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.49 | 8.796% | $133.2642 | $133.26 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.94 | 12.539% | $219.3835 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.75 | 11.467% | $244.9487 | $244.95 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.38 | 3.207% | $165.5234 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.75 | 13.212% | $149.1568 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.30 | $1,236.4558 | $1,236.45 | $1,236.40 | $1,236.50 | |