| 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 | $231.61 | 7.718% | $249.4857 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.59 | 8.406% | $170.837 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.57 | 5.530% | $227.491 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.25 | 7.314% | $237.4322 | $237.43 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.87 | 7.689% | $264.7749 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.33 | 13.274% | $62.6745 | $62.67 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.46 | 3.441% | $59.4372 | $59.44 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.68 | $1,272.1325 | $1,272.13 | $1,272.15 | $1,272.10 | |