| 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 | $236.27 | 5.807% | $249.9902 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.46 | 11.118% | $254.9714 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.71 | 6.257% | $148.4517 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.25 | 9.800% | $179.2485 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.57 | 6.763% | $127.6565 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.95 | 11.661% | $23.393 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.91 | 13.524% | $104.3399 | $104.34 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.12 | $1,088.0512 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.10 | |