| 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 | $250.99 | 6.238% | $266.6468 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.79 | 12.158% | $138.8404 | $138.84 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.53 | 4.623% | $208.7543 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.46 | 10.207% | $219.8189 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.67 | 8.742% | $46.4002 | $46.40 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.53 | 13.367% | $269.2806 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.91 | 3.382% | $38.1583 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.88 | $1,187.8995 | $1,187.90 | $1,187.90 | $1,187.90 | |