| 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 | $248.85 | 8.572% | $270.1814 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.47 | 3.178% | $211.9998 | $212.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.83 | 11.775% | $214.418 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.36 | 3.221% | $152.1065 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.34 | 4.352% | $136.0124 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.88 | 9.776% | $70.1249 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.87 | 3.517% | $257.6228 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.60 | $1,312.4658 | $1,312.46 | $1,312.40 | $1,312.40 | |