| 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 | $233.78 | 6.510% | $248.9991 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.29 | 6.840% | $215.0582 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.39 | 12.545% | $266.0451 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.58 | 5.645% | $31.2498 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.94 | 5.392% | $14.6916 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.26 | 11.776% | $142.2461 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.56 | 12.872% | $281.6834 | $281.68 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.80 | $1,199.9733 | $1,199.98 | $1,200.00 | $1,199.90 | |