| 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 | $241.25 | 11.696% | $269.4666 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.66 | 11.846% | $57.7796 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.29 | 13.114% | $45.5736 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.32 | 7.797% | $193.3016 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.49 | 6.169% | $256.3875 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.33 | 8.325% | $167.178 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.80 | 10.709% | $253.3022 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.14 | $1,242.9891 | $1,242.99 | $1,243.00 | $1,243.10 | |