| 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 | $247.73 | 12.565% | $278.8573 | $278.86 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.34 | 7.618% | $34.8037 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.41 | 6.256% | $170.4452 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.82 | 6.513% | $266.0908 | $266.09 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.89 | 10.821% | $145.0536 | $145.05 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.34 | 11.287% | $237.4197 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.77 | 9.256% | $197.5021 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.30 | $1,330.1724 | $1,330.17 | $1,330.15 | $1,330.20 | |