| 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 | $249.91 | 7.344% | $268.2634 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.81 | 8.746% | $143.3381 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.29 | 12.847% | $224.8928 | $224.89 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.36 | 5.276% | $210.931 | $210.93 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.62 | 12.398% | $16.4326 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.28 | 6.659% | $80.2929 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.27 | 3.417% | $135.7555 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.54 | $1,079.9063 | $1,079.90 | $1,079.95 | $1,079.90 | |