| 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 | $244.91 | 13.712% | $278.4921 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.68 | 3.682% | $29.736 | $29.74 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.27 | 9.786% | $250.6085 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.25 | 13.770% | $117.4675 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.29 | 7.468% | $241.04 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.63 | 10.126% | $144.9589 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.50 | 4.238% | $189.192 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.53 | $1,251.4950 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.50 | |