| 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 | $240.96 | 13.461% | $273.3956 | $273.40 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.93 | 12.741% | $273.8817 | $273.88 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.43 | 9.107% | $75.753 | $75.75 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.69 | 3.715% | $57.7589 | $57.76 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.92 | 5.441% | $142.261 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.36 | 11.406% | $166.396 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.55 | 10.862% | $260.0268 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.84 | $1,249.4730 | $1,249.48 | $1,249.50 | $1,249.60 | |