| 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 | $125.53 | 9.515% | $137.4742 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.93 | 12.347% | $279.6654 | $279.67 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.79 | 9.227% | $177.8106 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.96 | 6.626% | $59.6679 | $59.67 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.53 | 13.290% | $102.5614 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.41 | 12.470% | $249.0198 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.59 | 6.428% | $261.3765 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.74 | $1,267.5758 | $1,267.58 | $1,267.50 | $1,267.70 | |