| 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 | $250.69 | 8.852% | $272.8811 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.48 | 7.865% | $149.3715 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.54 | 4.112% | $98.4275 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.39 | 12.716% | $251.7963 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.51 | 9.863% | $254.3438 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.38 | 6.170% | $115.067 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.43 | 11.422% | $45.0479 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.42 | $1,186.9351 | $1,186.94 | $1,186.95 | $1,186.90 | |