| 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 | $250.42 | 7.236% | $268.5404 | $268.54 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.71 | 13.103% | $207.7815 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.41 | 9.467% | $179.9747 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.31 | 10.705% | $19.163 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.25 | 7.405% | $125.9324 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.59 | 10.600% | $208.5805 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.65 | 11.457% | $220.2948 | $220.29 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.34 | $1,230.2673 | $1,230.25 | $1,230.30 | $1,230.30 | |