| 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 | $245.62 | 9.787% | $269.6588 | $269.66 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.76 | 9.707% | $158.8119 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.45 | 12.661% | $57.9641 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.30 | 4.252% | $216.1144 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.41 | 10.593% | $172.9785 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.27 | 13.484% | $142.1614 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.91 | 3.347% | $239.672 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.72 | $1,257.3611 | $1,257.35 | $1,257.30 | $1,257.50 | |