| 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 | $249.80 | 12.750% | $281.6495 | $281.65 | $281.65 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.84 | 8.299% | $217.5077 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.77 | 11.543% | $144.7494 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.58 | 13.515% | $93.7407 | $93.74 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.50 | 7.106% | $103.3573 | $103.36 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.56 | 4.373% | $151.9253 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.26 | 9.336% | $248.477 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.31 | $1,241.4069 | $1,241.42 | $1,241.45 | $1,241.30 | |