| 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 | $249.56 | 12.709% | $281.2766 | $281.28 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.83 | 10.509% | $274.9795 | $274.98 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.46 | 5.118% | $200.2077 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.79 | 12.519% | $257.4322 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.53 | 12.597% | $207.7752 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.87 | 6.384% | $97.735 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.70 | 9.401% | $116.7309 | $116.73 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,300.74 | $1,436.1371 | $1,436.15 | $1,436.25 | $1,436.10 | |