| 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 | $236.51 | 9.521% | $259.0281 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.61 | 9.805% | $99.4943 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.51 | 3.464% | $182.6243 | $182.62 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.90 | 3.646% | $229.9905 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.60 | 13.725% | $271.3479 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.47 | 5.483% | $170.3234 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.73 | 5.717% | $149.8327 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.33 | $1,362.6412 | $1,362.63 | $1,362.65 | $1,362.50 | |