| 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 | $250.98 | 9.799% | $275.5735 | $275.57 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.32 | 10.171% | $139.168 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.67 | 9.503% | $246.0204 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.82 | 6.481% | $171.2427 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.68 | 11.276% | $257.8042 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.61 | 11.741% | $49.8477 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.69 | 8.782% | $139.9916 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.77 | $1,279.6481 | $1,279.64 | $1,279.60 | $1,279.60 | |