| 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 | $245.79 | 5.577% | $259.4977 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.76 | 13.533% | $274.4774 | $274.48 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.95 | 7.784% | $127.1312 | $127.13 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.40 | 12.284% | $34.1343 | $34.13 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.31 | 10.514% | $274.4173 | $274.42 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.33 | 11.855% | $237.5017 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.95 | 7.672% | $144.2266 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.49 | $1,351.3862 | $1,351.39 | $1,351.45 | $1,351.30 | |