| 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 | $249.29 | 8.382% | $270.1855 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.35 | 12.531% | $25.1507 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.63 | 7.307% | $213.1439 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.67 | 6.184% | $138.7506 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.75 | 5.556% | $40.903 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.59 | 6.703% | $187.3598 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.33 | 12.405% | $278.0113 | $278.01 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.61 | $1,153.5048 | $1,153.50 | $1,153.50 | $1,153.60 | |