| 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 | $249.70 | 8.450% | $270.7997 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.45 | 10.169% | $210.9186 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.28 | 9.595% | $273.1984 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.69 | 10.666% | $276.3219 | $276.32 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.89 | 11.459% | $223.91 | $223.91 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.87 | 5.444% | $39.9316 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.99 | 12.118% | $128.9245 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,293.87 | $1,424.0047 | $1,424.00 | $1,423.95 | $1,423.90 | |