| 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 | $250.80 | 7.757% | $270.2546 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.62 | 12.149% | $54.5268 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.25 | 4.210% | $104.4705 | $104.47 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.58 | 10.157% | $158.1634 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.47 | 4.259% | $160.0063 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.32 | 8.521% | $266.2237 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.39 | 12.295% | $221.6591 | $221.66 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.43 | $1,235.3044 | $1,235.30 | $1,235.25 | $1,235.40 | |