| 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 | $248.97 | 8.255% | $269.5225 | $269.52 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.68 | 5.811% | $38.8115 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.79 | 12.192% | $155.7113 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.52 | 12.205% | $211.5289 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.52 | 7.846% | $99.7791 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.99 | 9.850% | $201.0145 | $201.01 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.54 | 12.285% | $235.282 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.01 | $1,211.6498 | $1,211.64 | $1,211.65 | $1,211.60 | |