| 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 | $250.82 | 12.220% | $281.4702 | $281.47 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.28 | 8.606% | $271.8191 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.92 | 11.635% | $71.3571 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.48 | 11.360% | $156.4385 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.49 | 9.324% | $191.8527 | $191.85 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.70 | 9.764% | $231.2727 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.79 | 6.504% | $257.516 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.48 | $1,461.7263 | $1,461.73 | $1,461.65 | $1,461.80 | |