| 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 | $248.59 | 8.312% | $269.2528 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.90 | 6.139% | $225.9699 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.38 | 4.874% | $214.3415 | $214.34 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.38 | 11.216% | $7.0956 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.56 | 9.693% | $37.9099 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.50 | 3.702% | $241.1072 | $241.11 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.44 | 5.516% | $42.6707 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.75 | $1,038.3476 | $1,038.35 | $1,038.30 | $1,038.40 | |