| 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 | $249.56 | 7.803% | $269.0332 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.36 | 12.608% | $249.2691 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.37 | 5.849% | $53.3161 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.43 | 5.123% | $31.9889 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.93 | 11.799% | $178.8001 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.68 | 12.586% | $78.4499 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.40 | 10.714% | $104.514 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.73 | $965.3713 | $965.37 | $965.35 | $965.30 | |