| 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 | $250.99 | 7.275% | $269.2495 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.28 | 3.273% | $205.8024 | $205.80 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.87 | 9.196% | $271.7561 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.75 | 4.152% | $149.7185 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.39 | 5.448% | $19.3919 | $19.39 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.65 | 12.202% | $133.1277 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.25 | 11.333% | $62.6248 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.18 | $1,111.6709 | $1,111.67 | $1,111.65 | $1,111.60 | |