| 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 | $249.35 | 13.163% | $282.1719 | $282.17 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.73 | 10.869% | $258.0254 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.26 | 6.305% | $146.9773 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.54 | 5.414% | $127.066 | $127.07 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.84 | 11.799% | $249.1329 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.62 | 4.470% | $159.4421 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.39 | 13.700% | $279.0084 | $279.01 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.73 | $1,501.8240 | $1,501.83 | $1,501.85 | $1,501.80 | |