| 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 | $234.62 | 6.842% | $250.6727 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.79 | 7.460% | $125.5025 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.36 | 4.407% | $248.8645 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.38 | 12.371% | $186.9629 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.86 | 5.832% | $245.3821 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.49 | 12.312% | $280.2072 | $280.21 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.69 | 4.629% | $125.2305 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,357.19 | $1,462.8224 | $1,462.81 | $1,462.80 | $1,462.90 | |