| 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 | $245.99 | 11.591% | $274.5027 | $274.50 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.29 | 9.106% | $153.0648 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.65 | 12.605% | $54.7823 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.74 | 8.509% | $198.2893 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.90 | 8.171% | $255.1754 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.44 | 10.807% | $253.1275 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.97 | 10.774% | $190.498 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.98 | $1,379.4400 | $1,379.44 | $1,379.50 | $1,379.50 | |