| 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 | $250.95 | 7.844% | $270.6345 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.35 | 3.604% | $257.3005 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.33 | 11.330% | $195.1949 | $195.19 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.75 | 13.255% | $12.1749 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.76 | 5.871% | $111.9692 | $111.97 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.91 | 4.149% | $30.1095 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.28 | 4.172% | $146.1325 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.33 | $1,023.5160 | $1,023.50 | $1,023.50 | $1,023.50 | |