| 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 | $229.94 | 8.418% | $249.2963 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.48 | 10.660% | $256.1558 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.94 | 11.803% | $58.0705 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.59 | 4.544% | $139.6603 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.94 | 6.258% | $151.8852 | $151.89 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.47 | 9.567% | $167.0568 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.77 | 3.498% | $257.472 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.13 | $1,279.5969 | $1,279.61 | $1,279.55 | $1,279.80 | |