| 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 | $250.92 | 12.735% | $282.8747 | $282.87 | $282.85 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.77 | 11.430% | $276.0901 | $276.09 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.64 | 4.417% | $205.3256 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.71 | 13.152% | $188.6357 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.42 | 8.541% | $193.6589 | $193.66 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.53 | 5.811% | $88.3839 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.50 | 4.147% | $215.0636 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,330.49 | $1,450.0325 | $1,450.03 | $1,450.05 | $1,450.10 | |