| 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 | $249.25 | 13.647% | $283.2651 | $283.27 | $283.25 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.80 | 6.545% | $151.0808 | $151.08 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.47 | 13.402% | $230.739 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.50 | 7.836% | $261.5023 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.72 | 8.209% | $13.7642 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.98 | 8.857% | $240.5522 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.69 | 5.692% | $209.9994 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,269.41 | $1,390.9030 | $1,390.90 | $1,390.90 | $1,391.00 | |