| 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 | $246.66 | 9.559% | $270.2382 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.80 | 7.558% | $249.3194 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.73 | 6.675% | $155.4575 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.94 | 8.336% | $179.7728 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.90 | 3.182% | $27.756 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.85 | 10.172% | $40.5984 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.49 | 8.500% | $215.3617 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.37 | $1,138.5040 | $1,138.51 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.60 | |