| 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 | $250.90 | 9.811% | $275.5158 | $275.52 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.74 | 5.296% | $114.4989 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.68 | 13.135% | $160.2897 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.97 | 10.284% | $127.8964 | $127.90 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.47 | 12.351% | $247.7002 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.79 | 5.719% | $73.7813 | $73.78 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.99 | 5.863% | $208.5395 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.54 | $1,208.2218 | $1,208.23 | $1,208.25 | $1,208.20 | |