| 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 | 12.819% | $283.0516 | $283.05 | $283.05 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.66 | 11.555% | $200.4197 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.44 | 12.326% | $237.5021 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.66 | 10.250% | $177.1277 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.44 | 5.561% | $129.2489 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.31 | 6.306% | $17.3385 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.67 | 7.734% | $72.9036 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.07 | $1,117.5921 | $1,117.59 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.50 | |