| 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 | $250.76 | 12.612% | $282.3859 | $282.39 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.39 | 9.686% | $172.6348 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.33 | 4.754% | $112.4325 | $112.43 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.43 | 5.205% | $10.9729 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.99 | 3.579% | $96.3181 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.89 | 8.722% | $237.9816 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.64 | 10.509% | $158.7351 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.43 | $1,071.4609 | $1,071.46 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.40 | |