| 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 | $239.90 | 12.255% | $269.2997 | $269.30 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.52 | 13.704% | $76.7729 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.46 | 9.598% | $241.6198 | $241.62 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.93 | 9.333% | $39.2833 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.76 | 12.832% | $281.8092 | $281.81 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.78 | 5.213% | $231.2371 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.30 | 4.680% | $248.4056 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.65 | $1,388.4276 | $1,388.43 | $1,388.40 | $1,388.40 | |