| 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 | $245.81 | 10.453% | $271.5045 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.46 | 13.766% | $236.0189 | $236.02 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.82 | 13.870% | $134.1616 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.80 | 3.772% | $38.1881 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.76 | 9.779% | $45.8437 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.82 | 13.836% | $279.8317 | $279.83 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.60 | 6.863% | $250.7006 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.07 | $1,256.2491 | $1,256.24 | $1,256.25 | $1,256.20 | |