| 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 | $249.76 | 7.853% | $269.3737 | $269.37 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.65 | 4.832% | $257.5198 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.65 | 10.244% | $239.9461 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.51 | 13.323% | $203.4261 | $203.43 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.44 | 13.566% | $133.3719 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.36 | 5.528% | $74.2495 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.98 | 13.188% | $247.8591 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.35 | $1,425.7462 | $1,425.75 | $1,425.70 | $1,425.70 | |