| 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 | $240.43 | 12.458% | $270.3828 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.52 | 13.596% | $257.3177 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.53 | 7.777% | $74.9373 | $74.94 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.39 | 3.251% | $157.3442 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.85 | 6.304% | $77.4425 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.75 | 8.739% | $133.4771 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.55 | 10.638% | $255.0759 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.02 | $1,225.9775 | $1,225.98 | $1,226.05 | $1,225.90 | |