| 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 | $115.44 | 12.388% | $129.7407 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.76 | 4.373% | $166.7463 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.59 | 3.496% | $250.036 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.90 | 3.159% | $249.5416 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.46 | 12.495% | $271.6304 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.62 | 9.638% | $166.2331 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.81 | 12.866% | $62.9905 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.58 | $1,296.9186 | $1,296.92 | $1,297.00 | $1,296.70 | |