| 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 | $240.78 | 11.867% | $269.3534 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.90 | 8.555% | $34.629 | $34.63 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.60 | 10.298% | $165.0058 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.42 | 11.478% | $200.0138 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.39 | 8.263% | $78.3716 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.75 | 12.498% | $134.7164 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.96 | 10.714% | $267.8836 | $267.88 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.80 | $1,149.9736 | $1,149.97 | $1,149.95 | $1,150.00 | |