| 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 | $250.60 | 12.512% | $281.9551 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.58 | 12.473% | $248.0929 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.43 | 9.552% | $26.7636 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.83 | 13.393% | $197.1111 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.91 | 4.583% | $82.5264 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.86 | 5.132% | $232.1945 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.29 | 8.328% | $202.8875 | $202.89 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.50 | $1,271.5311 | $1,271.53 | $1,271.55 | $1,271.60 | |