| 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 | $250.81 | 7.312% | $269.1492 | $269.15 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.62 | 7.709% | $151.4604 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.53 | 6.713% | $252.4083 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.76 | 13.120% | $151.3093 | $151.31 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.60 | 3.755% | $63.9131 | $63.91 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.38 | 3.473% | $237.3464 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.88 | 9.727% | $45.9537 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.58 | $1,171.5404 | $1,171.54 | $1,171.50 | $1,171.50 | |