| 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 | $249.70 | 10.718% | $276.4628 | $276.46 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.66 | 8.552% | $271.0109 | $271.01 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.30 | 12.785% | $71.3929 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.36 | 9.224% | $217.749 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.75 | 13.730% | $195.3313 | $195.33 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.99 | 7.383% | $73.0097 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.43 | 6.198% | $190.5511 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.19 | $1,295.5077 | $1,295.50 | $1,295.50 | $1,295.50 | |