| 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 | $242.50 | 11.284% | $269.8637 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.70 | 5.422% | $95.6178 | $95.62 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.77 | 10.701% | $49.5608 | $49.56 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.26 | 13.612% | $187.7552 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.39 | 3.695% | $130.0232 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.96 | 12.532% | $232.8962 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.77 | 5.783% | $123.5228 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.35 | $1,089.2397 | $1,089.24 | $1,089.15 | $1,089.30 | |