| 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 | $249.99 | 7.257% | $268.1318 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.48 | 11.702% | $93.2488 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.89 | 5.832% | $262.3469 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.75 | 5.482% | $218.084 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.92 | 10.154% | $184.9706 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.27 | 12.445% | $32.9127 | $32.91 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.85 | 3.126% | $87.5024 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.15 | $1,147.1972 | $1,147.19 | $1,147.20 | $1,147.10 | |