| 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 | $221.29 | 9.564% | $242.4542 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.36 | 3.535% | $70.7765 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.46 | 8.619% | $58.0677 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.64 | 5.821% | $137.1863 | $137.19 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.58 | 7.152% | $244.928 | $244.93 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.33 | 13.319% | $276.8723 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.68 | 4.630% | $240.3142 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.34 | $1,270.5992 | $1,270.60 | $1,270.60 | $1,270.70 | |