| 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 | $250.66 | 12.605% | $282.2557 | $282.26 | $282.25 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.72 | 5.497% | $15.5292 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.25 | 12.853% | $157.1478 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.65 | 13.691% | $279.2819 | $279.28 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.63 | 8.571% | $102.7407 | $102.74 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.67 | 13.550% | $141.5628 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.88 | 10.775% | $261.2961 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.46 | $1,239.8142 | $1,239.82 | $1,239.85 | $1,239.80 | |