| 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 | $242.63 | 11.400% | $270.2898 | $270.29 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.54 | 9.860% | $177.4678 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.40 | 4.526% | $239.7826 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.84 | 13.601% | $144.0915 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.36 | 9.670% | $179.1569 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.44 | 9.402% | $33.302 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.76 | 9.556% | $172.8355 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.97 | $1,216.9261 | $1,216.93 | $1,216.95 | $1,217.00 | |