| 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 | $249.31 | 8.480% | $270.4515 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.56 | 6.815% | $200.3422 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.49 | 7.216% | $251.4108 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.29 | 5.696% | $224.382 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.87 | 5.149% | $148.1234 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.25 | 13.206% | $24.0563 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.97 | 6.794% | $201.8086 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.74 | $1,320.5748 | $1,320.57 | $1,320.55 | $1,320.60 | |