| 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 | $250.54 | 7.780% | $270.032 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.68 | 8.553% | $272.1207 | $272.12 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.47 | 4.455% | $220.891 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.68 | 8.689% | $72.4738 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.60 | 9.471% | $209.7464 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.86 | 8.521% | $264.6393 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.61 | 11.562% | $269.5449 | $269.54 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,456.44 | $1,579.4481 | $1,579.44 | $1,579.45 | $1,579.30 | |