| 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 | $248.50 | 10.803% | $275.3455 | $275.35 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.73 | 8.676% | $231.1865 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.61 | 12.525% | $145.8437 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.87 | 6.197% | $16.8535 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.32 | 5.162% | $8.7495 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.37 | 7.384% | $242.0113 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.39 | 3.137% | $246.8997 | $246.90 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.79 | $1,166.8897 | $1,166.89 | $1,166.90 | $1,166.80 | |