| 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 | 13.802% | $284.3684 | $284.37 | $284.35 | $284.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.85 | 5.779% | $20.9971 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.45 | 3.337% | $217.4727 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.80 | 6.453% | $246.7581 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.29 | 3.435% | $77.8762 | $77.88 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.48 | 8.859% | $262.8727 | $262.87 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.70 | 5.196% | $151.1667 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.45 | $1,261.5119 | $1,261.52 | $1,261.45 | $1,261.70 | |