| 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 | $249.50 | 6.735% | $266.3038 | $266.30 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.47 | 12.826% | $231.8236 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.63 | 6.645% | $242.756 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.65 | 4.424% | $60.2004 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.57 | 5.261% | $16.3891 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.52 | 13.175% | $231.4655 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.30 | 11.834% | $202.755 | $202.76 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.64 | $1,251.6934 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.65 | $1,251.80 | |