| 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 | $247.52 | 8.828% | $269.3711 | $269.37 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.53 | 6.813% | $203.5108 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.73 | 13.273% | $122.029 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.85 | 8.578% | $16.1238 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.71 | 7.823% | $258.4625 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.52 | 4.362% | $211.3539 | $211.35 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.36 | 5.328% | $181.5433 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.22 | $1,262.3944 | $1,262.38 | $1,262.35 | $1,262.40 | |