| 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 | $250.76 | 8.482% | $272.0295 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.62 | 3.696% | $225.6632 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.33 | 10.218% | $208.6757 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.98 | 10.482% | $195.531 | $195.53 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.31 | 10.379% | $55.5317 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.48 | 8.699% | $129.8736 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.84 | 4.679% | $158.9446 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.32 | $1,246.2493 | $1,246.24 | $1,246.30 | $1,246.20 | |