| 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 | $250.61 | 8.737% | $272.5058 | $272.51 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.86 | 4.619% | $253.0315 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.27 | 5.702% | $160.9524 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.31 | 11.626% | $143.2273 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.41 | 5.679% | $138.8728 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.92 | 6.323% | $148.7671 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.78 | 13.780% | $281.9241 | $281.92 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.16 | $1,399.2810 | $1,399.28 | $1,399.25 | $1,399.30 | |