| 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 | $250.34 | 8.162% | $270.7728 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.87 | 8.827% | $253.4254 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.76 | 13.590% | $230.3151 | $230.32 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.98 | 9.537% | $167.5697 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.90 | 13.604% | $210.0538 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.47 | 11.486% | $178.9016 | $178.90 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.76 | 6.574% | $71.1488 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.08 | $1,382.1872 | $1,382.19 | $1,382.15 | $1,382.20 | |