| 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 | $244.65 | 9.238% | $267.2508 | $267.25 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.45 | 6.565% | $251.9729 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.71 | 9.203% | $161.3038 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.50 | 4.804% | $196.5075 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.59 | 10.474% | $31.5845 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.47 | 5.772% | $180.3095 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.83 | 9.134% | $163.5155 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.20 | $1,252.4445 | $1,252.44 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.50 | |