| 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 | $242.87 | 3.140% | $250.4961 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.59 | 7.220% | $212.9282 | $212.93 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.40 | 7.602% | $61.7635 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.26 | 12.688% | $151.2949 | $151.29 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 11.311% | $277.7209 | $277.72 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.61 | 8.713% | $56.1068 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.70 | 9.410% | $261.1617 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.93 | $1,271.4721 | $1,271.47 | $1,271.45 | $1,271.50 | |