| 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 | $250.38 | 7.533% | $269.2411 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.71 | 5.408% | $172.5634 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.30 | 7.110% | $102.0758 | $102.08 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.26 | 5.142% | $121.1867 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.29 | 5.394% | $208.9858 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.77 | 5.373% | $222.0947 | $222.09 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.85 | 13.505% | $157.6017 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.56 | $1,253.7492 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.80 | $1,253.80 | |