| 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 | $250.33 | 8.454% | $271.4929 | $271.49 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.85 | 4.683% | $154.7738 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.29 | 9.569% | $144.9488 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.25 | 11.294% | $142.7346 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.56 | 12.379% | $113.0083 | $113.01 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.50 | 13.332% | $246.4971 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.37 | 7.593% | $173.6228 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.15 | $1,247.0783 | $1,247.07 | $1,247.05 | $1,247.00 | |