| 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 | $246.98 | 8.822% | $268.7686 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.62 | 7.835% | $259.4726 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.92 | 12.779% | $264.9404 | $264.94 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.43 | 13.712% | $262.0266 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.66 | 11.196% | $188.6551 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.58 | 10.741% | $42.7239 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.61 | 6.810% | $216.4077 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,363.80 | $1,502.9949 | $1,503.00 | $1,502.95 | $1,503.00 | |