| 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 | $241.72 | 11.751% | $270.1245 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.29 | 5.827% | $143.1733 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.92 | 13.820% | $95.5177 | $95.52 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.87 | 10.336% | $62.7481 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.75 | 5.299% | $169.2681 | $169.27 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.95 | 7.678% | $263.7573 | $263.76 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.27 | 9.464% | $209.3718 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.77 | $1,213.9608 | $1,213.96 | $1,213.85 | $1,214.00 | |