| 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 | $248.69 | 7.869% | $268.2594 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.28 | 3.240% | $229.4819 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.46 | 3.531% | $217.8913 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.54 | 11.576% | $13.9916 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.67 | 6.449% | $142.2904 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.42 | 10.261% | $56.6962 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.59 | 4.840% | $133.7654 | $133.77 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.65 | $1,062.3762 | $1,062.38 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.50 | |