| 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 | $250.52 | 10.788% | $277.5461 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.78 | 7.737% | $242.1712 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.83 | 5.812% | $139.492 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.96 | 4.280% | $60.4407 | $60.44 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.72 | 8.349% | $108.0456 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.50 | 9.826% | $245.4611 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.82 | 13.443% | $14.5434 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.13 | $1,087.7001 | $1,087.70 | $1,087.70 | $1,087.60 | |