| 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 | $240.26 | 13.418% | $272.4981 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.90 | 10.804% | $217.065 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.29 | 12.853% | $143.6506 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.86 | 6.308% | $189.0794 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.96 | 6.239% | $21.2053 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.74 | 9.483% | $163.9398 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.78 | 6.437% | $253.0859 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.79 | $1,260.5241 | $1,260.54 | $1,260.55 | $1,260.60 | |