| 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 | $250.61 | 3.509% | $259.4039 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.27 | 11.466% | $262.2461 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.84 | 10.497% | $274.9607 | $274.96 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.28 | 4.526% | $188.4395 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.84 | 6.517% | $12.6116 | $12.61 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.28 | 4.794% | $257.0387 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.90 | 12.395% | $26.8624 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.02 | $1,281.5629 | $1,281.56 | $1,281.55 | $1,281.50 | |