| 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 | $247.81 | 8.602% | $269.1266 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.53 | 7.795% | $206.4598 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.95 | 8.830% | $172.9853 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.40 | 10.669% | $17.043 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.47 | 5.271% | $165.7702 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.79 | 10.124% | $260.7626 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.91 | 12.429% | $151.678 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.86 | $1,243.8255 | $1,243.83 | $1,243.85 | $1,243.90 | |