| 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 | $248.53 | 8.798% | $270.3957 | $270.40 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.52 | 6.652% | $265.0516 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.38 | 9.426% | $238.9645 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.65 | 11.501% | $133.4109 | $133.41 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.32 | 5.521% | $253.5881 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.52 | 3.459% | $119.5158 | $119.52 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.40 | 4.699% | $20.3116 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.32 | $1,301.2382 | $1,301.24 | $1,301.20 | $1,301.30 | |