| 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 | 9.287% | $269.3925 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.53 | 8.427% | $63.4623 | $63.46 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.78 | 9.295% | $144.029 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.71 | 7.680% | $93.3693 | $93.37 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.86 | 6.371% | $239.1858 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.35 | 12.695% | $259.5929 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.94 | 13.726% | $210.3249 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.67 | $1,279.3567 | $1,279.35 | $1,279.35 | $1,279.40 | |