| 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 | $249.76 | 12.211% | $280.2582 | $280.26 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.40 | 12.410% | $157.8236 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.97 | 10.846% | $250.4787 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.78 | 9.507% | $90.6499 | $90.65 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.87 | 8.482% | $192.9569 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.35 | 4.295% | $36.8683 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.55 | 8.828% | $127.9273 | $127.93 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.68 | $1,136.9629 | $1,136.97 | $1,136.95 | $1,137.00 | |