| 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 | $250.44 | 6.394% | $266.4531 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.98 | 6.786% | $251.9936 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.34 | 10.378% | $264.1787 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.29 | 6.114% | $139.3171 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.48 | 9.352% | $98.9417 | $98.94 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.29 | 11.450% | $173.0707 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.78 | 7.226% | $75.8946 | $75.89 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.60 | $1,269.8495 | $1,269.84 | $1,269.85 | $1,269.90 | |