| 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 | $250.77 | 7.488% | $269.5477 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.91 | 3.314% | $165.2094 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.44 | 12.630% | $247.1553 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.56 | 7.499% | $249.9997 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.37 | 13.271% | $251.8807 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.34 | 13.793% | $206.3522 | $206.35 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.94 | 8.754% | $242.4562 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,489.33 | $1,632.6012 | $1,632.61 | $1,632.60 | $1,632.70 | |