| 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 | $247.91 | 8.653% | $269.3617 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.79 | 4.336% | $241.8404 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.58 | 13.630% | $262.0081 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.53 | 11.276% | $47.3257 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.53 | 5.500% | $98.6742 | $98.67 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.64 | 10.544% | $200.7921 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.69 | 10.851% | $77.2521 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.67 | $1,197.2543 | $1,197.25 | $1,197.25 | $1,197.30 | |