| 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 | $225.28 | 12.519% | $253.4828 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.46 | 9.153% | $236.2726 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.55 | 9.660% | $110.2631 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.76 | 13.240% | $112.9682 | $112.97 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.36 | 13.488% | $136.5942 | $136.59 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.44 | 4.331% | $126.6996 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.55 | 12.842% | $273.6983 | $273.70 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.40 | $1,249.9788 | $1,249.97 | $1,249.95 | $1,250.10 | |