| 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 | $247.96 | 8.757% | $269.6739 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.66 | 7.682% | $247.3025 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.80 | 4.600% | $206.8988 | $206.90 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.86 | 12.624% | $270.1399 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.25 | 9.817% | $17.8453 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.40 | 7.521% | $150.9595 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.86 | 3.354% | $88.7397 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.79 | $1,251.5596 | $1,251.56 | $1,251.55 | $1,251.50 | |