| 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 | $250.35 | 7.547% | $269.2439 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.27 | 4.125% | $204.3661 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.52 | 13.702% | $265.5169 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.84 | 13.378% | $24.7618 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.42 | 6.617% | $6.8448 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.98 | 10.270% | $119.0695 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.45 | 8.264% | $240.8333 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.83 | $1,130.6363 | $1,130.63 | $1,130.60 | $1,130.60 | |