| 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 | $249.55 | 8.514% | $270.7967 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.44 | 11.803% | $256.5208 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.54 | 13.309% | $144.5143 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.31 | 4.755% | $18.1331 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.51 | 5.418% | $114.3891 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.84 | 6.843% | $247.7048 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.26 | 10.800% | $247.3721 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.45 | $1,299.4309 | $1,299.42 | $1,299.40 | $1,299.40 | |