| 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 | $224.31 | 8.835% | $244.1278 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.45 | 3.442% | $141.1466 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.96 | 13.530% | $284.9149 | $284.91 | $284.90 | $284.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.32 | 8.511% | $84.9858 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.76 | 3.313% | $92.7337 | $92.73 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.50 | 11.345% | $270.0116 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.43 | 6.727% | $152.0113 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.73 | $1,269.9317 | $1,269.93 | $1,269.95 | $1,269.80 | |