| 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 | $250.72 | 6.489% | $266.9892 | $266.99 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.36 | 5.707% | $180.0824 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.31 | 12.770% | $45.4576 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.92 | 11.357% | $238.2149 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.93 | 6.525% | $266.2379 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.58 | 9.630% | $250.5923 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.47 | 4.510% | $206.3759 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,351.29 | $1,453.9502 | $1,453.95 | $1,454.00 | $1,454.00 | |