| 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 | $249.63 | 7.819% | $269.1486 | $269.15 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.79 | 6.206% | $160.148 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.43 | 5.840% | $52.3167 | $52.32 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.65 | 13.771% | $28.0446 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.91 | 6.438% | $182.9776 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.64 | 6.159% | $231.0444 | $231.04 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.33 | 7.112% | $116.0344 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.38 | $1,039.7143 | $1,039.71 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.50 | |