| 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 | $250.91 | 10.208% | $276.5229 | $276.52 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.40 | 10.747% | $245.1939 | $245.19 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.36 | 10.540% | $62.3003 | $62.30 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.27 | 13.616% | $125.2844 | $125.28 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.97 | 12.564% | $95.6456 | $95.65 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.89 | 6.860% | $80.0275 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.47 | 8.265% | $125.0136 | $125.01 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.27 | $1,009.9882 | $1,009.98 | $1,010.00 | $1,009.90 | |