| 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 | $248.78 | 13.274% | $281.8031 | $281.80 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.79 | 9.664% | $269.5431 | $269.54 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.88 | 10.137% | $209.1281 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.96 | 9.817% | $121.8529 | $121.85 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.67 | 5.259% | $36.4933 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.38 | 13.778% | $69.8369 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.78 | 7.141% | $268.6882 | $268.69 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.24 | $1,257.3456 | $1,257.34 | $1,257.40 | $1,257.30 | |