| 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 | $244.83 | 10.494% | $270.5225 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.99 | 6.501% | $217.2514 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.83 | 9.600% | $198.1897 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.91 | 8.592% | $259.4371 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.86 | 9.314% | $162.7248 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.29 | 9.242% | $101.9119 | $101.91 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.64 | 8.537% | $84.2681 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.35 | $1,294.3055 | $1,294.30 | $1,294.25 | $1,294.30 | |