| 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 | $249.30 | 7.620% | $268.2967 | $268.30 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.62 | 3.734% | $221.5966 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.87 | 8.825% | $181.5963 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.57 | 4.460% | $151.0178 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.91 | 9.721% | $132.6637 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.76 | 12.237% | $275.8337 | $275.83 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.50 | 4.296% | $83.9583 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.53 | $1,314.9631 | $1,314.97 | $1,314.95 | $1,315.00 | |