| 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 | $250.29 | 9.766% | $274.7333 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.42 | 12.704% | $210.1028 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.92 | 10.185% | $100.1802 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.48 | 12.667% | $59.1276 | $59.13 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.67 | 4.768% | $50.9906 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.31 | 7.537% | $220.7842 | $220.78 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.41 | 13.422% | $260.2014 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.50 | $1,176.1201 | $1,176.11 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.10 | |