| 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 | $120.85 | 7.796% | $130.2715 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.92 | 7.445% | $268.5265 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.61 | 9.813% | $154.4081 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.75 | 10.288% | $266.6212 | $266.62 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.96 | 6.380% | $249.9504 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.39 | 8.715% | $268.95 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.56 | 12.524% | $172.7919 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,389.04 | $1,511.5196 | $1,511.52 | $1,511.50 | $1,511.60 | |