| 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 | $242.92 | 10.864% | $269.3108 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.94 | 5.830% | $245.4621 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.34 | 7.599% | $232.7797 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.56 | 8.317% | $226.9891 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.85 | 13.830% | $196.7552 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.78 | 12.530% | $183.1763 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.28 | 7.758% | $189.9558 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,412.67 | $1,544.4290 | $1,544.44 | $1,544.45 | $1,544.60 | |