| 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 | $250.89 | 7.465% | $269.6189 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.57 | 13.356% | $273.8341 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.93 | 10.821% | $276.9749 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.30 | 3.217% | $198.4863 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.40 | 8.230% | $78.3585 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.91 | 12.600% | $232.9807 | $232.98 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.50 | 9.643% | $37.8268 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.50 | $1,368.0802 | $1,368.08 | $1,368.10 | $1,368.10 | |