| 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 | $250.65 | 7.727% | $270.0177 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.97 | 12.785% | $218.7691 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.62 | 13.105% | $205.4213 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.80 | 8.748% | $269.4775 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.85 | 7.116% | $204.4309 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.45 | 5.664% | $193.8406 | $193.84 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.35 | 6.834% | $239.6821 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,472.69 | $1,601.6392 | $1,601.64 | $1,601.65 | $1,601.60 | |