| 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 | $242.56 | 11.477% | $270.3986 | $270.40 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.93 | 5.514% | $52.6831 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.77 | 10.691% | $158.0335 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.38 | 9.726% | $273.6347 | $273.63 | $273.65 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.27 | 12.579% | $218.7072 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.34 | 3.540% | $256.0958 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.76 | 5.203% | $244.8705 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,359.01 | $1,474.4234 | $1,474.42 | $1,474.45 | $1,474.40 | |