| 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 | $250.65 | 7.496% | $269.4387 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.70 | 4.730% | $215.4296 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.97 | 4.311% | $249.272 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.40 | 6.398% | $16.3853 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.88 | 13.586% | $283.8287 | $283.83 | $283.85 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.74 | 4.385% | $141.6922 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.83 | 3.566% | $32.9651 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.17 | $1,209.0116 | $1,209.02 | $1,209.05 | $1,209.00 | |