| 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 | $246.72 | 10.449% | $272.4998 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.54 | 4.138% | $215.0866 | $215.09 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.63 | 4.857% | $34.2148 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.28 | 7.839% | $118.9248 | $118.92 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.33 | 5.148% | $260.0625 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.63 | 11.519% | $59.8076 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.26 | 13.644% | $258.2674 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.39 | $1,218.8635 | $1,218.86 | $1,218.80 | $1,218.90 | |