| 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 | $250.37 | 7.589% | $269.3706 | $269.37 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.74 | 4.295% | $66.4776 | $66.48 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.65 | 8.650% | $153.9027 | $153.90 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.79 | 6.783% | $130.051 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.49 | 11.223% | $142.9104 | $142.91 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.93 | 10.202% | $259.9996 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.68 | 12.665% | $164.1304 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.65 | $1,186.8423 | $1,186.84 | $1,186.85 | $1,186.90 | |