| 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 | $250.98 | 12.180% | $281.5494 | $281.55 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.25 | 6.828% | $207.5134 | $207.51 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.96 | 13.263% | $151.7271 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.42 | 11.329% | $67.265 | $67.27 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.63 | 3.331% | $245.5455 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.37 | 8.465% | $147.9137 | $147.91 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.94 | 3.514% | $214.2119 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.55 | $1,315.7260 | $1,315.73 | $1,315.70 | $1,315.60 | |