| 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 | $242.95 | 13.431% | $275.5806 | $275.58 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.82 | 5.518% | $202.4046 | $202.40 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.66 | 6.151% | $83.4984 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.56 | 12.200% | $79.1683 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.49 | 8.869% | $269.4399 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.91 | 4.574% | $193.3678 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.79 | 11.337% | $147.8444 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.18 | $1,251.3040 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.30 | |