| 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 | $249.42 | 8.583% | $270.8277 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.26 | 6.564% | $110.038 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.42 | 9.456% | $224.8445 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.79 | 3.845% | $124.3959 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.99 | 10.177% | $143.2191 | $143.22 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.33 | 10.291% | $124.9928 | $124.99 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.79 | 6.505% | $257.5184 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.00 | $1,255.8364 | $1,255.84 | $1,255.85 | $1,255.70 | |