| 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 | $250.36 | 7.446% | $269.0018 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.93 | 7.173% | $22.4313 | $22.43 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.62 | 11.577% | $23.0072 | $23.01 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.76 | 7.679% | $23.431 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.95 | 13.655% | $36.3128 | $36.31 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.38 | 7.866% | $192.4114 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.71 | 3.142% | $139.974 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.71 | $706.5695 | $706.56 | $706.55 | $706.50 | |