| 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 | $246.87 | 9.348% | $269.9474 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.27 | 6.798% | $45.1435 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.61 | 12.362% | $42.2593 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.88 | 8.205% | $270.3827 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.33 | 4.179% | $244.1227 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.80 | 9.221% | $114.4636 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.25 | 6.644% | $265.8102 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.01 | $1,252.1294 | $1,252.12 | $1,252.10 | $1,252.10 | |