| 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 | $238.62 | 12.837% | $269.2516 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.46 | 10.734% | $234.1581 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.40 | 4.304% | $234.0582 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.78 | 4.332% | $105.1458 | $105.15 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.87 | 7.346% | $25.6235 | $25.62 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.65 | 3.591% | $233.7531 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.42 | 3.541% | $149.5339 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.20 | $1,251.5242 | $1,251.52 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.60 | |