| 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 | $249.96 | 8.330% | $270.7817 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.89 | 6.133% | $6.2512 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.97 | 9.642% | $270.7828 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.79 | 5.547% | $160.2098 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.82 | 3.449% | $195.3324 | $195.33 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.31 | 7.836% | $125.4241 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.75 | 10.493% | $247.2281 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.49 | $1,276.0101 | $1,276.00 | $1,276.05 | $1,276.00 | |