| 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 | $243.47 | 11.357% | $271.1209 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.43 | 12.505% | $155.7407 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.79 | 12.828% | $252.4978 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.54 | 3.476% | $250.9707 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.49 | 8.672% | $149.4131 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.44 | 10.798% | $277.4825 | $277.48 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.87 | 4.742% | $86.7997 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,319.03 | $1,444.0254 | $1,444.02 | $1,444.00 | $1,444.00 | |