| 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 | $250.71 | 12.554% | $282.1841 | $282.18 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.36 | 13.806% | $150.6336 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.29 | 11.324% | $215.1782 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.74 | 3.552% | $242.0424 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.29 | 4.514% | $113.1782 | $113.18 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.61 | 13.542% | $268.6517 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.50 | 10.145% | $270.406 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,400.50 | $1,542.2742 | $1,542.27 | $1,542.35 | $1,542.30 | |