| 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 | $250.70 | 12.666% | $282.4537 | $282.45 | $282.45 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.48 | 13.746% | $279.2237 | $279.22 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.34 | 3.123% | $170.5036 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.45 | 4.416% | $145.6081 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.35 | 7.111% | $31.4371 | $31.44 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.39 | 10.304% | $244.202 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.66 | 4.142% | $91.2909 | $91.29 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.37 | $1,244.7191 | $1,244.71 | $1,244.70 | $1,244.70 | |