| 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 | $250.58 | 7.345% | $268.9851 | $268.99 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.72 | 5.621% | $216.2273 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.87 | 5.389% | $130.5454 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.34 | 8.218% | $191.9138 | $191.91 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.85 | 4.263% | $47.8046 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.87 | 10.824% | $170.5249 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.72 | 12.520% | $202.2209 | $202.22 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.95 | $1,228.2220 | $1,228.22 | $1,228.20 | $1,228.10 | |