| 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 | $247.74 | 11.186% | $275.4522 | $275.45 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.41 | 9.782% | $230.9923 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.98 | 9.201% | $172.5157 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.72 | 10.480% | $268.1571 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.62 | 8.182% | $130.4891 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.34 | 5.575% | $22.5297 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.78 | 13.666% | $163.429 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.59 | $1,263.5651 | $1,263.57 | $1,263.60 | $1,263.60 | |