| 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 | $237.42 | 13.585% | $269.6735 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.41 | 8.387% | $173.8636 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.40 | 3.864% | $178.0229 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.94 | 4.252% | $20.7878 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.73 | 7.185% | $198.0029 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.83 | 11.719% | $26.6226 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.77 | 13.330% | $283.0643 | $283.06 | $283.05 | $283.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.50 | $1,150.0376 | $1,150.02 | $1,149.95 | $1,150.10 | |