| 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 | $249.88 | 8.603% | $271.3772 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.75 | 12.836% | $182.5122 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.81 | 10.548% | $267.3161 | $267.32 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.64 | 11.834% | $221.0287 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.60 | 7.529% | $260.8654 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.80 | 7.612% | $135.3759 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.48 | 6.453% | $151.6742 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.96 | $1,490.1497 | $1,490.16 | $1,490.15 | $1,490.20 | |