| 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 | $245.81 | 9.624% | $269.4668 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.90 | 4.704% | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.81 | 10.770% | $263.4221 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.41 | 6.698% | $253.3117 | $253.31 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.38 | 13.563% | $250.2701 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.75 | 8.837% | $234.8158 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.69 | 6.566% | $42.296 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,414.75 | $1,541.7325 | $1,541.74 | $1,541.65 | $1,541.80 | |