| 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 | $231.76 | 8.333% | $251.0726 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.87 | 10.491% | $252.8808 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.75 | 5.161% | $232.1429 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.67 | 10.750% | $270.972 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.41 | 12.557% | $209.8175 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.63 | 5.863% | $16.5464 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.95 | 8.344% | $58.4516 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.04 | $1,291.8838 | $1,291.88 | $1,291.85 | $1,291.90 | |