| 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 | $241.88 | 8.521% | $262.4906 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.36 | 13.256% | $279.0175 | $279.02 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.57 | 4.207% | $225.6811 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.26 | 8.288% | $124.8127 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.80 | 10.813% | $168.2141 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.69 | 5.804% | $194.3514 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.41 | 3.827% | $155.1279 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.97 | $1,409.6953 | $1,409.69 | $1,409.70 | $1,409.70 | |