| 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 | $248.28 | 9.394% | $271.6034 | $271.60 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.30 | 9.526% | $225.9521 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.46 | 5.222% | $256.1735 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.59 | 8.805% | $156.2331 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.31 | 8.492% | $242.2735 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.58 | 5.693% | $54.5164 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.55 | 6.164% | $63.2207 | $63.22 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.07 | $1,269.9727 | $1,269.96 | $1,269.90 | $1,270.00 | |