| 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 | $242.63 | 11.627% | $270.8406 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.71 | 11.228% | $253.2773 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.75 | 11.745% | $229.9153 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.97 | 6.150% | $32.8747 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.29 | 4.666% | $259.8752 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.97 | 12.841% | $39.4605 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.50 | 9.643% | $190.2306 | $190.23 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.82 | $1,276.4742 | $1,276.48 | $1,276.50 | $1,276.50 | |