| 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 | $250.48 | 7.778% | $269.9623 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.94 | 4.662% | $230.1936 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.87 | 7.180% | $222.7951 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.37 | 12.535% | $197.3526 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.52 | 10.112% | $159.1339 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.25 | 12.512% | $215.1792 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.94 | 6.466% | $205.4155 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,382.37 | $1,500.0322 | $1,500.03 | $1,500.05 | $1,500.10 | |