| 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 | $249.31 | 13.435% | $282.8048 | $282.80 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.39 | 6.471% | $133.504 | $133.50 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.38 | 7.287% | $27.2294 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.54 | 8.691% | $231.0119 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.31 | 9.163% | $271.0626 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.55 | 7.473% | $197.2667 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.92 | 4.117% | $101.9514 | $101.95 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.40 | $1,244.8308 | $1,244.82 | $1,244.80 | $1,244.90 | |