| 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 | $200.39 | 8.417% | $217.2568 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.26 | 11.805% | $278.6851 | $278.69 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.67 | 4.173% | $244.4628 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.50 | 3.177% | $143.9319 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.89 | 8.429% | $49.7581 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.65 | 11.120% | $56.2823 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.44 | 10.756% | $259.6564 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.80 | $1,250.0334 | $1,250.04 | $1,250.05 | $1,250.20 | |