| 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 | $248.96 | 8.216% | $269.4146 | $269.41 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.37 | 8.735% | $30.8481 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.70 | 6.192% | $174.8982 | $174.90 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.48 | 4.534% | $87.265 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.29 | 3.296% | $197.5949 | $197.59 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.53 | 3.582% | $221.1786 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.98 | 13.462% | $280.2284 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.31 | $1,261.4278 | $1,261.43 | $1,261.45 | $1,261.40 | |