| 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 | $250.88 | 7.487% | $269.6634 | $269.66 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.49 | 5.140% | $124.5804 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.45 | 13.466% | $161.6323 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.63 | 4.757% | $160.9382 | $160.94 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.83 | 10.596% | $56.2159 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.27 | 7.726% | $243.7516 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.57 | 5.556% | $262.3805 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.12 | $1,279.1623 | $1,279.16 | $1,279.20 | $1,279.20 | |