| 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 | $250.94 | 8.869% | $273.1959 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.54 | 12.550% | $250.4688 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.96 | 4.446% | $256.8954 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.63 | 3.466% | $42.0382 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.99 | 5.620% | $187.993 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.34 | 11.611% | $268.2459 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.30 | 8.192% | $108.5166 | $108.52 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.70 | $1,387.3538 | $1,387.37 | $1,387.35 | $1,387.30 | |