| 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 | $241.98 | 11.647% | $270.1634 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.31 | 12.189% | $97.9522 | $97.95 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.47 | 11.590% | $223.7045 | $223.70 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.46 | 11.252% | $276.4167 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.50 | 11.814% | $105.6642 | $105.66 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.85 | 8.682% | $240.0242 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.70 | 4.788% | $80.3724 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.27 | $1,294.2976 | $1,294.28 | $1,294.20 | $1,294.40 | |