| 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 | $250.74 | 11.321% | $279.1263 | $279.13 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.70 | 13.410% | $231.0162 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.46 | 7.187% | $158.058 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.95 | 7.639% | $200.1547 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.90 | 11.131% | $98.7955 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.47 | 5.826% | $252.3633 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.94 | 11.401% | $105.7641 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.16 | $1,325.2781 | $1,325.28 | $1,325.25 | $1,325.40 | |