| 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 | 11.263% | $269.8795 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.86 | 11.835% | $219.04 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.60 | 6.216% | $235.3747 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.84 | 9.229% | $169.1302 | $169.13 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.59 | 7.296% | $144.4097 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.93 | 7.605% | $203.2981 | $203.30 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.92 | 13.460% | $37.351 | $37.35 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.30 | $1,278.4832 | $1,278.48 | $1,278.50 | $1,278.50 | |