| 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 | $247.55 | 8.828% | $269.4037 | $269.40 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.62 | 12.568% | $38.971 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.77 | 8.386% | $221.942 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.95 | 3.824% | $40.4394 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.41 | 13.660% | $197.0978 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.76 | 8.222% | $270.2953 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.46 | 12.186% | $129.53 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.52 | $1,167.6792 | $1,167.68 | $1,167.70 | $1,167.60 | |