| 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 | $248.92 | 8.874% | $271.0092 | $271.01 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.52 | 5.126% | $143.518 | $143.52 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.56 | 6.708% | $241.7576 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.96 | 3.179% | $251.7155 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.86 | 5.213% | $147.1509 | $147.15 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.27 | 8.854% | $256.1008 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.51 | 13.272% | $273.5632 | $273.56 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,472.60 | $1,584.8152 | $1,584.82 | $1,584.75 | $1,584.90 | |