| 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 | $239.88 | 12.718% | $270.3879 | $270.39 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.80 | 3.260% | $248.6501 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.51 | 4.474% | $30.8303 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.36 | 13.849% | $188.2607 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.38 | 8.592% | $124.2075 | $124.21 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.40 | 9.204% | $204.6483 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.35 | 8.696% | $68.8589 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.68 | $1,135.8437 | $1,135.85 | $1,135.85 | $1,135.90 | |