| 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 | $238.60 | 4.264% | $248.7739 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.25 | 9.560% | $254.4531 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.58 | 12.184% | $20.8438 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.77 | 7.548% | $178.2823 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.78 | 6.816% | $77.7407 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.40 | 10.263% | $272.7907 | $272.79 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.97 | 12.540% | $222.7954 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.35 | $1,275.6799 | $1,275.67 | $1,275.70 | $1,275.70 | |