| 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 | $240.60 | 12.480% | $270.6269 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.63 | 12.400% | $169.3081 | $169.31 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.67 | 10.458% | $240.4339 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.69 | 3.190% | $254.5594 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.34 | 12.570% | $70.1761 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.45 | 13.807% | $23.2735 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.85 | 5.333% | $242.1079 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.23 | $1,270.4858 | $1,270.49 | $1,270.50 | $1,270.50 | |