| 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 | $250.77 | 12.574% | $282.3018 | $282.30 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.74 | 3.285% | $82.3595 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.69 | 6.460% | $246.6572 | $246.66 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.55 | 4.562% | $259.8889 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.40 | 8.698% | $197.1782 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.76 | 9.688% | $187.3032 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.83 | 6.863% | $97.0637 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.74 | $1,352.7525 | $1,352.75 | $1,352.75 | $1,352.90 | |