| 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 | $244.80 | 9.742% | $268.6484 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.67 | 7.505% | $211.4301 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.78 | 9.725% | $215.9169 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.60 | 9.756% | $163.0974 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.42 | 9.806% | $79.5215 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.60 | 7.648% | $259.0011 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.84 | 8.349% | $50.7507 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.71 | $1,248.3661 | $1,248.37 | $1,248.35 | $1,248.30 | |