| 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 | $241.89 | 11.365% | $269.3808 | $269.38 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.63 | 4.117% | $177.6548 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.66 | 9.511% | $79.5707 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.31 | 9.645% | $73.802 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.78 | 13.447% | $282.2334 | $282.23 | $282.25 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.30 | 10.563% | $158.4368 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.59 | 12.423% | $104.0925 | $104.09 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.16 | $1,145.1710 | $1,145.16 | $1,145.20 | $1,145.20 | |