| 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 | $250.70 | 9.617% | $274.8098 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.27 | 5.231% | $165.4968 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.48 | 8.269% | $232.2154 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.47 | 12.790% | $280.2493 | $280.25 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.64 | 12.291% | $214.0716 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.75 | 9.869% | $97.5087 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.30 | 11.471% | $146.3614 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.61 | $1,410.7130 | $1,410.72 | $1,410.65 | $1,410.70 | |