| 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 | $249.39 | 8.445% | $270.451 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.41 | 9.841% | $143.2436 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.45 | 6.375% | $244.0774 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.29 | 8.669% | $153.5384 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.28 | 10.592% | $235.8706 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.84 | 11.627% | $280.0052 | $280.01 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.38 | 7.293% | $27.231 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.04 | $1,354.4172 | $1,354.42 | $1,354.45 | $1,354.40 | |