| 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 | $247.89 | 9.118% | $270.4926 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.66 | 12.528% | $174.0358 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.71 | 9.614% | $165.1993 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.94 | 11.636% | $21.1439 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.41 | 8.173% | $192.9914 | $192.99 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.35 | 4.487% | $219.7884 | $219.79 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.75 | 4.327% | $231.3451 | $231.35 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.71 | $1,274.9965 | $1,275.00 | $1,275.05 | $1,274.90 | |