| 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 | $250.72 | 10.625% | $277.359 | $277.36 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.58 | 9.425% | $175.7147 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.45 | 10.772% | $254.1664 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.34 | 9.843% | $73.9683 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.81 | 12.349% | $98.6537 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.90 | 11.838% | $211.262 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.79 | 5.514% | $198.1447 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.59 | $1,289.2688 | $1,289.26 | $1,289.20 | $1,289.40 | |