| 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 | $249.68 | 10.287% | $275.3646 | $275.36 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.40 | 13.202% | $240.441 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.61 | 13.562% | $131.289 | $131.29 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.93 | 3.559% | $253.6471 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.28 | 3.619% | $248.9757 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.74 | 12.847% | $263.7686 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.84 | 7.288% | $125.3553 | $125.36 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,413.48 | $1,538.8413 | $1,538.85 | $1,538.85 | $1,538.90 | |