| 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 | $240.77 | 4.873% | $252.5027 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.69 | 10.322% | $216.9923 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.25 | 13.221% | $13.8696 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.63 | 9.570% | $204.4905 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.79 | 5.782% | $261.0594 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.56 | 13.210% | $170.449 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.66 | 8.624% | $152.7905 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.35 | $1,272.1540 | $1,272.15 | $1,272.15 | $1,272.20 | |