| 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 | $248.75 | 8.332% | $269.4759 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.38 | 9.224% | $73.5951 | $73.60 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.54 | 11.464% | $35.1557 | $35.16 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.79 | 7.420% | $130.8268 | $130.83 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.50 | 13.452% | $239.951 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.92 | 6.442% | $246.8603 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.58 | 12.293% | $187.0577 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.46 | $1,182.9225 | $1,182.94 | $1,182.95 | $1,183.10 | |