| 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 | $237.55 | 5.374% | $250.3159 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.97 | 9.684% | $118.4258 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.77 | 11.666% | $230.8918 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.53 | 9.314% | $195.1583 | $195.16 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.36 | 8.287% | $156.3231 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.84 | 12.105% | $281.2042 | $281.20 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.34 | 9.415% | $55.0795 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.36 | $1,287.3986 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.40 | |