| 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 | $250.69 | 7.402% | $269.2461 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.99 | 7.160% | $225.0253 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.47 | 13.460% | $117.3971 | $117.40 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.86 | 13.427% | $282.2744 | $282.27 | $282.25 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.76 | 7.350% | $258.4559 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.97 | 7.861% | $266.3843 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.62 | 9.727% | $147.7145 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,435.36 | $1,566.4976 | $1,566.50 | $1,566.50 | $1,566.50 | |