| 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 | $250.93 | 5.807% | $265.5015 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.96 | 4.436% | $135.725 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.88 | 9.719% | $27.2981 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.36 | 12.628% | $261.7024 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.76 | 4.545% | $185.8392 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.40 | 9.544% | $157.0861 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.40 | 8.353% | $221.4735 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.69 | $1,254.6258 | $1,254.63 | $1,254.65 | $1,254.60 | |