| 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 | $250.56 | 7.739% | $269.9508 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.32 | 12.435% | $153.2714 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.83 | 13.223% | $199.08 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.95 | 8.176% | $169.7822 | $169.78 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.39 | 5.860% | $102.0385 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.93 | 6.211% | $55.1554 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.63 | 10.276% | $30.4693 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.61 | $979.7476 | $979.75 | $979.75 | $979.90 | |