| 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 | $249.34 | 6.691% | $266.0233 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.35 | 11.356% | $44.9321 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.42 | 7.331% | $145.3476 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.92 | 7.380% | $186.7553 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.46 | 7.870% | $131.0189 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.44 | 9.752% | $168.4035 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.50 | 11.643% | $271.8507 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.43 | $1,214.3314 | $1,214.33 | $1,214.30 | $1,214.30 | |