| 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 | $248.29 | 8.442% | $269.2506 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.51 | 8.608% | $129.7974 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.26 | 13.420% | $145.4725 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.76 | 5.268% | $156.5967 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.93 | 13.174% | $261.3527 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.98 | 8.672% | $123.8643 | $123.86 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.28 | 9.537% | $235.8113 | $235.81 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.01 | $1,322.1455 | $1,322.14 | $1,322.10 | $1,322.30 | |