| 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 | $246.50 | 8.725% | $268.0071 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.86 | 12.864% | $279.7447 | $279.74 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.89 | 3.193% | $236.1985 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.79 | 3.482% | $34.9666 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.30 | 13.156% | $140.6529 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.66 | 12.607% | $131.3673 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 10.252% | $267.0855 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.25 | $1,358.0226 | $1,358.03 | $1,358.00 | $1,358.10 | |