| 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 | $249.42 | 8.458% | $270.5159 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.88 | 8.859% | $268.7511 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.65 | 10.140% | $67.9013 | $67.90 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.39 | 13.157% | $159.9927 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.43 | 13.526% | $213.917 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.66 | 8.404% | $199.0948 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.42 | 8.702% | $71.1128 | $71.11 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.85 | $1,251.2856 | $1,251.28 | $1,251.25 | $1,251.30 | |