| 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 | $250.79 | 11.305% | $279.1418 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.45 | 7.361% | $248.487 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.45 | 13.140% | $273.1765 | $273.18 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.62 | 3.856% | $150.1965 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.48 | 9.315% | $273.8122 | $273.81 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.73 | 13.600% | $156.4613 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.79 | 6.334% | $57.1971 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,310.31 | $1,438.4724 | $1,438.48 | $1,438.50 | $1,438.50 | |