| 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 | $247.49 | 8.796% | $269.2592 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.75 | 3.716% | $21.5211 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.84 | 8.388% | $85.4531 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.50 | 4.703% | $253.9048 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.62 | 6.583% | $226.6168 | $226.62 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.41 | 11.241% | $247.4111 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.89 | 6.711% | $75.6474 | $75.65 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.50 | $1,179.8135 | $1,179.81 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.80 | |