| 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 | $236.87 | 13.793% | $269.5415 | $269.54 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.52 | 13.454% | $232.0361 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.58 | 12.348% | $159.0623 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 8.706% | $39.5581 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.61 | 11.148% | $249.6495 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.62 | 7.138% | $209.5834 | $209.58 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.63 | 3.112% | $91.3882 | $91.39 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.22 | $1,250.8191 | $1,250.82 | $1,250.85 | $1,250.80 | |