| 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 | $242.35 | 11.774% | $270.8843 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.34 | 11.130% | $160.405 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.34 | 10.789% | $226.3862 | $226.39 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.65 | 13.683% | $79.1802 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.51 | 9.622% | $79.4869 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.26 | 5.633% | $92.1754 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.48 | 4.256% | $248.6297 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.93 | $1,157.1477 | $1,157.16 | $1,157.25 | $1,157.20 | |