| 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 | $250.33 | 12.313% | $281.1531 | $281.15 | $281.15 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.47 | 9.177% | $262.5379 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.29 | 9.235% | $189.2933 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.46 | 13.785% | $163.236 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.26 | 5.673% | $161.9544 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.66 | 8.435% | $58.1862 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.53 | 8.850% | $236.7814 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.00 | $1,353.1423 | $1,353.14 | $1,353.20 | $1,353.20 | |