| 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 | $250.99 | 7.162% | $268.9659 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.82 | 4.778% | $176.8862 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.78 | 11.867% | $220.1319 | $220.13 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.49 | 5.372% | $80.599 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.76 | 6.582% | $150.0248 | $150.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.39 | 6.838% | $140.3744 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.31 | 10.253% | $259.4363 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.54 | $1,296.4185 | $1,296.42 | $1,296.40 | $1,296.40 | |