| 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 | $248.68 | 8.772% | $270.4942 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.59 | 5.455% | $147.2046 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.33 | 8.804% | $75.4338 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.79 | 12.180% | $178.1306 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.33 | 5.249% | $127.6986 | $127.70 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.28 | 10.396% | $131.6803 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.99 | 13.507% | $266.7301 | $266.73 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.99 | $1,197.3722 | $1,197.36 | $1,197.45 | $1,197.30 | |