| 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 | $238.33 | 12.854% | $268.9649 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.67 | 8.694% | $150.726 | $150.73 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.61 | 7.486% | $230.6757 | $230.68 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.55 | 5.237% | $39.5165 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.95 | 13.443% | $87.2944 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.45 | 6.582% | $247.7499 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.77 | 5.103% | $222.5766 | $222.58 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.33 | $1,247.5040 | $1,247.51 | $1,247.55 | $1,247.50 | |