| 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 | $248.35 | 8.299% | $268.9606 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.75 | 3.179% | $78.1581 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.60 | 8.564% | $14.7647 | $14.76 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.92 | 8.200% | $186.0174 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.83 | 6.864% | $207.1345 | $207.13 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.72 | 3.175% | $245.2676 | $245.27 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.95 | 12.748% | $237.8419 | $237.84 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.12 | $1,238.1448 | $1,238.14 | $1,238.10 | $1,238.20 | |