| 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 | $249.93 | 12.476% | $281.1113 | $281.11 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.25 | 12.189% | $252.7057 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.87 | 4.538% | $197.4409 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.32 | 7.126% | $196.3834 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.54 | 6.742% | $210.8581 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.78 | 5.190% | $197.5258 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.35 | 11.191% | $261.688 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,468.04 | $1,597.7132 | $1,597.72 | $1,597.75 | $1,597.70 | |