| 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 | $250.35 | 7.805% | $269.8898 | $269.89 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.43 | 10.489% | $53.5098 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.66 | 5.174% | $175.283 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.39 | 13.124% | $269.6763 | $269.68 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.57 | 3.242% | $14.0099 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.54 | 4.460% | $211.5733 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.53 | 12.107% | $249.4717 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.47 | $1,243.4138 | $1,243.41 | $1,243.40 | $1,243.50 | |