| 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 | $250.89 | 12.612% | $282.5322 | $282.53 | $282.55 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.50 | 8.780% | $126.7287 | $126.73 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.78 | 8.353% | $185.0453 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.94 | 9.513% | $51.4054 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.99 | 4.200% | $225.0616 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.96 | 11.806% | $230.2756 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.76 | 11.377% | $189.0736 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.82 | $1,290.1224 | $1,290.13 | $1,290.15 | $1,290.10 | |