| 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 | $248.80 | 8.672% | $270.3759 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.38 | 6.527% | $83.4959 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.28 | 5.370% | $165.7259 | $165.73 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.52 | 12.490% | $20.8331 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.88 | 3.403% | $164.2867 | $164.29 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.27 | 3.175% | $209.7238 | $209.72 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.57 | 7.762% | $249.5445 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.70 | $1,163.9858 | $1,163.99 | $1,164.05 | $1,163.90 | |