| 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 | $250.90 | 12.265% | $281.6729 | $281.67 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.62 | 4.201% | $239.2663 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.40 | 12.394% | $125.2069 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.88 | 6.772% | $200.6032 | $200.60 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.76 | 11.626% | $80.1028 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.33 | 10.245% | $112.8137 | $112.81 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.80 | 13.836% | $285.5007 | $285.50 | $285.50 | $285.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.69 | $1,325.1665 | $1,325.16 | $1,325.10 | $1,325.20 | |