| 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 | $249.90 | 12.596% | $281.3774 | $281.38 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.27 | 3.777% | $185.0033 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.72 | 7.727% | $247.4705 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.58 | 5.874% | $16.4952 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.61 | 5.664% | $107.3652 | $107.37 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.37 | 12.871% | $246.4764 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.94 | 7.475% | $186.942 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.39 | $1,271.1300 | $1,271.14 | $1,271.15 | $1,271.20 | |