| 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 | $249.35 | 7.225% | $267.3655 | $267.37 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.70 | 7.357% | $130.6535 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.49 | 12.368% | $273.6048 | $273.60 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.33 | 11.331% | $61.5994 | $61.60 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.32 | 12.116% | $217.8638 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.53 | 11.847% | $269.0256 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.88 | 12.595% | $6.6206 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.60 | $1,226.7332 | $1,226.73 | $1,226.70 | $1,226.80 | |