| 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 | $250.36 | 7.257% | $268.5286 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.50 | 10.746% | $162.2429 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.35 | 10.356% | $158.1953 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.56 | 12.492% | $58.0009 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.37 | 7.527% | $170.2905 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.68 | 13.870% | $249.0109 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.43 | 3.279% | $245.2153 | $245.22 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.25 | $1,311.4844 | $1,311.49 | $1,311.50 | $1,311.40 | |