| 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 | $240.56 | 11.819% | $268.9918 | $268.99 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.79 | 5.519% | $164.3881 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.51 | 13.745% | $283.8051 | $283.81 | $283.80 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.67 | 3.363% | $247.7301 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.87 | 5.602% | $103.3527 | $103.35 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.26 | 3.553% | $49.9747 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.53 | 3.395% | $138.0633 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.19 | $1,256.3058 | $1,256.30 | $1,256.30 | $1,256.40 | |