| 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 | $250.96 | 7.529% | $269.8548 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.51 | 6.500% | $255.0782 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.55 | 5.813% | $223.8474 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.45 | 13.792% | $159.8209 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.62 | 13.822% | $187.3738 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.67 | 13.501% | $104.0464 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.43 | 8.497% | $159.9571 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.19 | $1,359.9786 | $1,359.98 | $1,359.95 | $1,360.00 | |