| 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 | $248.79 | 7.808% | $268.2155 | $268.22 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.62 | 5.535% | $256.049 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.41 | 4.441% | $125.7574 | $125.76 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.63 | 10.618% | $242.9503 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.28 | 6.869% | $239.6858 | $239.69 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.90 | 13.462% | $11.2327 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.97 | 4.386% | $140.8898 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.60 | $1,284.7805 | $1,284.79 | $1,284.80 | $1,284.80 | |