| 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 | 8.284% | $269.4106 | $269.41 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.38 | 3.811% | $59.5668 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.41 | 8.118% | $242.6276 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.74 | 11.225% | $56.4356 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.65 | 10.369% | $146.4045 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.39 | 10.399% | $246.6203 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.88 | 5.647% | $232.2966 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.25 | $1,253.3620 | $1,253.37 | $1,253.35 | $1,253.30 | |