| 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 | $232.89 | 8.775% | $253.3261 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.39 | 8.542% | $166.4926 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.84 | 11.552% | $142.6081 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.34 | 7.593% | $47.7067 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.25 | 11.780% | $269.6693 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.90 | 6.502% | $182.0119 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.29 | 12.338% | $208.1511 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.90 | $1,269.9658 | $1,269.97 | $1,269.95 | $1,270.00 | |