| 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 | $247.33 | 9.222% | $270.1388 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.70 | 8.738% | $203.0138 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.90 | 7.291% | $78.2151 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.50 | 11.640% | $153.505 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.64 | 10.174% | $261.8175 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.40 | 13.782% | $81.2403 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.30 | 8.702% | $215.5561 | $215.56 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.77 | $1,263.4866 | $1,263.50 | $1,263.45 | $1,263.40 | |