| 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 | $250.32 | 9.653% | $274.4834 | $274.48 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.57 | 10.140% | $229.719 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.68 | 8.811% | $136.7537 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.56 | 9.662% | $67.5079 | $67.51 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.67 | 10.279% | $264.3057 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.64 | 12.831% | $273.7731 | $273.77 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.90 | 11.273% | $148.9945 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.34 | $1,395.5373 | $1,395.53 | $1,395.50 | $1,395.60 | |