| 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 | $245.50 | 9.774% | $269.4952 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.56 | 9.344% | $253.197 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.70 | 12.783% | $270.3409 | $270.34 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.52 | 6.474% | $42.0785 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.76 | 7.305% | $228.3021 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.78 | 6.816% | $183.4885 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.68 | 8.836% | $253.2396 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,373.50 | $1,500.1418 | $1,500.15 | $1,500.20 | $1,500.10 | |