| 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 | $245.50 | 9.773% | $269.4927 | $269.49 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.89 | 7.564% | $235.4468 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.76 | 7.728% | $70.8419 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.98 | 4.739% | $187.4619 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.57 | 8.577% | $208.001 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.43 | 9.429% | $258.723 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.46 | 13.417% | $39.0835 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.59 | $1,269.0508 | $1,269.04 | $1,269.05 | $1,269.00 | |