| 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 | $239.83 | 12.753% | $270.4155 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.45 | 10.129% | $239.4755 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.52 | 5.790% | $127.4981 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.46 | 8.142% | $238.4099 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.40 | 9.722% | $252.7995 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.56 | 4.835% | $60.343 | $60.34 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.59 | 11.302% | $238.843 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,300.81 | $1,427.7845 | $1,427.79 | $1,427.80 | $1,427.70 | |