| 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 | $249.89 | 7.760% | $269.2815 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.87 | 13.368% | $157.4341 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.44 | 13.160% | $223.4231 | $223.42 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.38 | 5.133% | $218.0248 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.35 | 4.330% | $20.1879 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.85 | 4.323% | $143.8093 | $143.81 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.60 | 8.258% | $229.0739 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.38 | $1,261.2346 | $1,261.22 | $1,261.20 | $1,261.20 | |