| 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 | $249.99 | 12.345% | $280.8513 | $280.85 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.79 | 12.434% | $141.4307 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.87 | 10.748% | $233.5343 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.74 | 11.813% | $199.8546 | $199.85 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.68 | 3.769% | $243.5251 | $243.53 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.70 | 7.874% | $219.7393 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.47 | 5.466% | $166.0773 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.24 | $1,485.0126 | $1,485.01 | $1,485.10 | $1,485.00 | |