| 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 | $250.44 | 6.786% | $267.4349 | $267.43 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.59 | 5.184% | $214.1441 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.44 | 5.208% | $26.7649 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.44 | 10.809% | $271.9696 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.61 | 13.259% | $82.2374 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.61 | 10.618% | $86.9568 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.27 | 10.852% | $276.3208 | $276.32 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.40 | $1,225.8285 | $1,225.82 | $1,225.80 | $1,225.80 | |