| 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 | $246.88 | 9.270% | $269.7658 | $269.77 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.50 | 3.862% | $184.3551 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.38 | 9.436% | $173.3247 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.89 | 4.465% | $115.8412 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.25 | 9.571% | $231.4687 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.59 | 7.339% | $251.8066 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.99 | 5.554% | $18.9892 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.48 | $1,245.5513 | $1,245.56 | $1,245.50 | $1,245.60 | |