| 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 | $250.99 | 8.540% | $272.4245 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.53 | 3.423% | $57.4308 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.43 | 12.631% | $275.304 | $275.30 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.98 | 13.183% | $230.8707 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.75 | 13.202% | $151.4077 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.99 | 4.283% | $235.6692 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.89 | 5.282% | $168.3354 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.56 | $1,391.4423 | $1,391.44 | $1,391.40 | $1,391.40 | |