| 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 | $250.49 | 7.725% | $269.8404 | $269.84 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.25 | 6.300% | $156.5268 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.55 | 12.383% | $215.2696 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.64 | 10.385% | $16.1604 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.48 | 8.671% | $184.1756 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.30 | 6.517% | $202.7019 | $202.70 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.55 | 8.777% | $143.0961 | $143.10 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.26 | $1,187.7708 | $1,187.78 | $1,187.80 | $1,187.80 | |