| 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 | $250.60 | 11.529% | $279.4917 | $279.49 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.81 | 4.617% | $95.0027 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.60 | 11.602% | $258.4702 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.74 | 11.331% | $244.6387 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 7.610% | $81.2456 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.49 | 8.511% | $246.8517 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.92 | 5.607% | $170.9989 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.66 | $1,376.6995 | $1,376.70 | $1,376.70 | $1,376.70 | |