| 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 | $250.56 | 7.598% | $269.5975 | $269.60 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.87 | 11.388% | $112.3571 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.72 | 12.637% | $192.2939 | $192.29 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.95 | 11.349% | $86.7965 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.99 | 9.323% | $239.4064 | $239.41 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.53 | 3.493% | $149.5784 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.58 | 3.280% | $182.3718 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.20 | $1,232.4016 | $1,232.41 | $1,232.40 | $1,232.50 | |