| 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 | $250.80 | 12.635% | $282.4886 | $282.49 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.36 | 13.482% | $15.1612 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.51 | 4.118% | $211.8905 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.63 | 10.624% | $79.24 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.96 | 9.579% | $115.0141 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.81 | 5.290% | $215.6444 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.68 | 8.406% | $247.9028 | $247.90 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.75 | $1,167.3416 | $1,167.33 | $1,167.35 | $1,167.30 | |