| 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 | $247.82 | 8.762% | $269.534 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.75 | 6.520% | $155.2529 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.42 | 4.358% | $210.1979 | $210.20 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.87 | 3.397% | $218.0333 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.26 | 5.572% | $61.5062 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.77 | 4.596% | $198.4918 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.88 | 13.131% | $172.9547 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.77 | $1,285.9708 | $1,285.96 | $1,286.00 | $1,286.00 | |