| 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 | $250.45 | 8.857% | $272.6324 | $272.63 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.69 | 6.374% | $212.4182 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.71 | 5.739% | $85.3419 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.32 | 10.847% | $95.6831 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.45 | 13.490% | $132.1591 | $132.16 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.29 | 10.800% | $252.9453 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.98 | 13.590% | $136.2853 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.89 | $1,187.4653 | $1,187.47 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.40 | |