| 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 | $249.74 | 8.303% | $270.4759 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.32 | 5.410% | $164.7769 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.28 | 12.163% | $270.6269 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.79 | 10.817% | $36.3369 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.77 | 7.515% | $239.5112 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.39 | 10.558% | $160.7403 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.56 | 9.212% | $188.4562 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.85 | $1,330.9243 | $1,330.94 | $1,331.00 | $1,330.90 | |