| 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 | $248.72 | 8.492% | $269.8413 | $269.84 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.27 | 3.185% | $192.2027 | $192.20 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.33 | 4.339% | $173.5471 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.39 | 11.183% | $164.9845 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.60 | 9.864% | $272.0233 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.31 | 5.221% | $123.4348 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.51 | 10.687% | $218.6179 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,312.13 | $1,414.6516 | $1,414.64 | $1,414.65 | $1,414.50 | |