| 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 | $249.95 | 6.146% | $265.3119 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.84 | 9.159% | $229.0592 | $229.06 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.77 | 13.192% | $31.4334 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.25 | 8.827% | $263.6334 | $263.63 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.31 | 8.432% | $244.3081 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.44 | 10.311% | $30.2693 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.54 | 3.719% | $222.5187 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.10 | $1,286.5340 | $1,286.53 | $1,286.50 | $1,286.50 | |