| 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 | $249.43 | 8.440% | $270.4819 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.30 | 11.563% | $248.0045 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.85 | 9.716% | $85.4139 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.82 | 11.552% | $139.2392 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.46 | 9.350% | $250.9145 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.57 | 4.299% | $136.1832 | $136.18 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.77 | 11.383% | $251.4694 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.20 | $1,381.7066 | $1,381.69 | $1,381.70 | $1,381.70 | |