| 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 | $250.27 | 13.280% | $283.5059 | $283.51 | $283.50 | $283.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.59 | 10.429% | $259.0554 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.95 | 3.446% | $218.2193 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.63 | 9.817% | $122.5887 | $122.59 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.60 | 12.496% | $54.6731 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.62 | 3.270% | $52.2753 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.43 | 13.452% | $193.3562 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.09 | $1,183.6739 | $1,183.69 | $1,183.65 | $1,183.80 | |