| 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 | $250.63 | 7.870% | $270.3546 | $270.35 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.68 | 4.680% | $187.0422 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.46 | 11.527% | $202.3769 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.49 | 5.353% | $202.794 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.78 | 4.224% | $244.6971 | $244.70 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.56 | 9.621% | $159.5643 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.27 | 13.165% | $248.1369 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,402.87 | $1,514.9660 | $1,514.96 | $1,515.00 | $1,515.00 | |