| 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 | $248.92 | 8.668% | $270.4964 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.64 | 11.135% | $28.495 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.66 | 8.129% | $170.4762 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.67 | 13.612% | $75.7451 | $75.75 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.48 | 13.453% | $112.863 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.58 | 7.597% | $249.1731 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.77 | 4.244% | $134.235 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.72 | $1,041.4838 | $1,041.50 | $1,041.50 | $1,041.50 | |