| 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 | $250.77 | 7.332% | $269.1565 | $269.16 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.95 | 12.470% | $169.7735 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.64 | 9.587% | $203.4373 | $203.44 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.65 | 7.394% | $146.7539 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.51 | 12.258% | $236.3143 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.53 | 7.690% | $112.5684 | $112.57 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.75 | 11.369% | $275.9167 | $275.92 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.80 | $1,413.9206 | $1,413.92 | $1,413.85 | $1,414.00 | |