| 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 | $247.29 | 9.136% | $269.8824 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.76 | 11.238% | $214.4224 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.48 | 12.236% | $187.9729 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.44 | 8.558% | $258.8457 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.29 | 4.777% | $226.6222 | $226.62 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.88 | 4.766% | $31.3041 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.55 | 7.351% | $66.0745 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.69 | $1,255.1242 | $1,255.11 | $1,255.05 | $1,255.10 | |