| 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 | $250.62 | 9.823% | $275.2384 | $275.24 | $275.25 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.60 | 6.425% | $170.9186 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.53 | 7.341% | $180.9018 | $180.90 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.29 | 10.766% | $82.2881 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.26 | 10.257% | $180.0056 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.41 | 10.577% | $114.3477 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.63 | 13.267% | $256.697 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.34 | $1,260.3972 | $1,260.41 | $1,260.40 | $1,260.30 | |