| 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 | $250.71 | 8.643% | $272.3789 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.56 | 13.275% | $161.4848 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.38 | 6.345% | $229.0459 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.66 | 13.781% | $178.2493 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.45 | 12.731% | $161.7126 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.88 | 7.509% | $79.4276 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.30 | 3.772% | $168.422 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.94 | $1,250.7211 | $1,250.72 | $1,250.75 | $1,250.60 | |