| 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 | $248.58 | 8.206% | $268.9785 | $268.98 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.44 | 12.200% | $28.5437 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.87 | 12.167% | $132.2112 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.85 | 12.433% | $176.3512 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.89 | 10.771% | $18.7092 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.99 | 5.584% | $10.5478 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.58 | 10.803% | $48.2879 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.20 | $683.6295 | $683.63 | $683.65 | $683.60 | |