| 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 | $250.94 | 7.178% | $268.9525 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.26 | 3.842% | $249.4908 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.80 | 13.264% | $103.9764 | $103.98 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.63 | 8.407% | $217.497 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.94 | 12.218% | $27.9872 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.97 | 4.489% | $254.9218 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.82 | 6.728% | $36.0954 | $36.10 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.36 | $1,158.9211 | $1,158.93 | $1,158.95 | $1,159.00 | |