| 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 | $249.54 | 7.506% | $268.2705 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.62 | 6.874% | $221.8918 | $221.89 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.71 | 5.820% | $216.6241 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.27 | 12.478% | $46.4197 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.80 | 7.295% | $230.4697 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.90 | 9.618% | $75.5268 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.40 | 11.565% | $56.2288 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.24 | $1,115.4314 | $1,115.43 | $1,115.40 | $1,115.40 | |