| 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 | $250.85 | 9.689% | $275.1549 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.73 | 11.728% | $243.2654 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.52 | 8.596% | $72.2381 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.26 | 12.452% | $98.1256 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.45 | 3.484% | $195.0156 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.41 | 8.845% | $239.9053 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.28 | 7.860% | $127.5768 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.50 | $1,251.2817 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.30 | |