| 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 | $250.26 | 10.858% | $277.4332 | $277.43 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.37 | 11.446% | $24.9305 | $24.93 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.99 | 3.458% | $57.9261 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.60 | 12.330% | $22.0167 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.82 | 4.405% | $227.415 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.62 | 12.102% | $255.1666 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.31 | 3.199% | $231.4857 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.97 | $1,096.3738 | $1,096.39 | $1,096.40 | $1,096.30 | |