| 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 | $249.40 | 7.661% | $268.5065 | $268.51 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.50 | 6.441% | $257.055 | $257.06 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.50 | 9.803% | $174.0378 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.81 | 8.850% | $273.0067 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.29 | 11.599% | $28.2234 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.61 | 3.568% | $152.8767 | $152.88 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.52 | 5.730% | $220.4682 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.63 | $1,374.1743 | $1,374.19 | $1,374.15 | $1,374.20 | |