| 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 | $248.51 | 8.345% | $269.2482 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.26 | 10.414% | $255.3434 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.43 | 10.873% | $33.7387 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.29 | 8.832% | $98.2644 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.28 | 11.542% | $138.6244 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.56 | 10.575% | $221.7692 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.73 | 7.625% | $261.2382 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.06 | $1,278.2265 | $1,278.22 | $1,278.20 | $1,278.10 | |