| 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 | $150.80 | 9.723% | $165.4623 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.60 | 12.430% | $268.258 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.60 | 13.259% | $249.8494 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.78 | 5.669% | $38.8651 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.58 | 7.117% | $42.3969 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.97 | 9.400% | $271.2792 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.98 | 7.271% | $224.1749 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.31 | $1,260.2858 | $1,260.29 | $1,260.25 | $1,260.40 | |