| 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 | $240.36 | 12.639% | $270.7391 | $270.74 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.71 | 5.641% | $52.5141 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.90 | 13.155% | $278.2481 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.49 | 3.771% | $145.7879 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.57 | 7.612% | $8.1462 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.76 | 3.593% | $252.5183 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.70 | 13.649% | $223.5476 | $223.55 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.49 | $1,231.5013 | $1,231.51 | $1,231.50 | $1,231.30 | |