| 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 | $250.51 | 11.175% | $278.5045 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.68 | 12.234% | $197.1727 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.61 | 4.669% | $105.3075 | $105.31 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.70 | 6.640% | $53.0001 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.46 | 8.186% | $177.9227 | $177.92 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.97 | 11.530% | $157.2238 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.39 | 9.137% | $201.2377 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.32 | $1,170.3690 | $1,170.36 | $1,170.30 | $1,170.30 | |