| 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 | $250.52 | 12.716% | $282.3761 | $282.38 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.29 | 13.644% | $276.4845 | $276.48 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.33 | 4.759% | $25.4879 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.66 | 10.409% | $47.1005 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.97 | 8.123% | $232.432 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.66 | 6.230% | $115.4295 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.27 | 6.607% | $181.5197 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.70 | $1,160.8302 | $1,160.83 | $1,160.90 | $1,160.80 | |