| 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 | $238.29 | 5.218% | $250.724 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.65 | 3.345% | $50.2773 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.99 | 7.645% | $113.0165 | $113.02 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.28 | 12.325% | $257.5388 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.91 | 7.250% | $127.531 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.27 | 4.516% | $259.4819 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.42 | 3.868% | $245.5647 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.81 | $1,304.1342 | $1,304.13 | $1,304.15 | $1,304.10 | |