| 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 | $250.99 | 8.531% | $272.402 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.45 | 13.407% | $262.4805 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.64 | 7.309% | $226.0357 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.92 | 10.729% | $175.9705 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.26 | 5.382% | $134.1091 | $134.11 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.69 | 12.449% | $128.9678 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.85 | 8.332% | $85.4198 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.80 | $1,285.3854 | $1,285.39 | $1,285.35 | $1,285.40 | |